DEWALT Partners with SkillsUSA to Support America's Future Tradespeople
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) subsidiary DEWALT announced a partnership with SkillsUSA to support future tradespeople. The company will donate $100,000 in tools to The SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, where 6,800 students will compete across more than 100 skilled categories.
The initiative is part of DEWALT's Grow the Trades program, a $30 million commitment by 2027 to address the skilled trades gap. To date, DEWALT has awarded nearly $20 million in scholarships, grants, tools, and resources. Since 1999, DEWALT has contributed over $1.7 million in tools and donations to SkillsUSA.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), attraverso la sua controllata DEWALT, ha annunciato una collaborazione con SkillsUSA per sostenere i futuri professionisti del settore tecnico. L'azienda donerà
Questa iniziativa fa parte del programma Grow the Trades di DEWALT, un impegno di 30 milioni di dollari entro il 2027 per colmare il divario nelle professioni tecniche. Finora, DEWALT ha erogato quasi 20 milioni di dollari in borse di studio, sovvenzioni, attrezzi e risorse. Dal 1999, DEWALT ha contribuito con oltre 1,7 milioni di dollari in attrezzi e donazioni a SkillsUSA.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), a través de su filial DEWALT, anunció una alianza con SkillsUSA para apoyar a los futuros profesionales de oficios. La empresa donará 100,000 dólares en herramientas para las SkillsUSA Championships en Atlanta, donde 6,800 estudiantes competirán en más de 100 categorías especializadas.
La iniciativa forma parte del programa Grow the Trades de DEWALT, un compromiso de 30 millones de dólares para 2027 para abordar la brecha en oficios especializados. Hasta la fecha, DEWALT ha otorgado cerca de 20 millones de dólares en becas, subvenciones, herramientas y recursos. Desde 1999, DEWALT ha contribuido con más de 1.7 millones de dólares en herramientas y donaciones a SkillsUSA.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK)의 자회사 DEWALT가 미래 기술 인력을 지원하기 위해 SkillsUSA와 협력한다고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 애틀랜타에서 열리는 SkillsUSA 챔피언십에 10만 달러 상당의 공구를 기부하며, 6,800명의 학생이 100개 이상의 숙련 기술 부문에서 경쟁할 예정입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 DEWALT의 Grow the Trades 프로그램의 일환으로, 2027년까지 3천만 달러를 투자하여 숙련 기술 인력 부족 문제를 해결하고자 합니다. 지금까지 DEWALT는 장학금, 보조금, 공구 및 자원에 약 2천만 달러를 지원했습니다. 1999년부터 DEWALT는 SkillsUSA에 170만 달러 이상의 공구 및 기부를 해왔습니다.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale DEWALT, a annoncé un partenariat avec SkillsUSA pour soutenir les futurs professionnels des métiers spécialisés. L'entreprise va donner 100 000 $ en outils aux SkillsUSA Championships à Atlanta, où 6 800 étudiants s'affronteront dans plus de 100 catégories spécialisées.
Cette initiative fait partie du programme Grow the Trades de DEWALT, un engagement de 30 millions de dollars d'ici 2027 pour combler le déficit de professionnels qualifiés. À ce jour, DEWALT a attribué près de 20 millions de dollars en bourses, subventions, outils et ressources. Depuis 1999, DEWALT a contribué à hauteur de plus de 1,7 million de dollars en outils et dons à SkillsUSA.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK)-Tochtergesellschaft DEWALT hat eine Partnerschaft mit SkillsUSA angekündigt, um zukünftige Fachkräfte zu unterstützen. Das Unternehmen wird Werkzeuge im Wert von 100.000 USD spenden für die SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, bei denen 6.800 Schüler in über 100 Fachkategorien antreten werden.
Die Initiative ist Teil des Grow the Trades-Programms von DEWALT, einer 30-Millionen-Dollar-Verpflichtung bis 2027, um die Lücke im Fachkräftemangel zu schließen. Bis heute hat DEWALT fast 20 Millionen Dollar an Stipendien, Zuschüssen, Werkzeugen und Ressourcen vergeben. Seit 1999 hat DEWALT über 1,7 Millionen Dollar an Werkzeugen und Spenden an SkillsUSA beigetragen.
- Part of a larger $30 million commitment to close skilled trades gap by 2027
- Nearly $20 million already awarded in scholarships, grants, and tools
- Strategic partnership with SkillsUSA, reaching 444,000+ students nationwide
- Addressing key market need as survey shows one-third of pre-apprentices lack access to tools
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- DEWALT to donate
$100,000 Atlanta - Since 1999, DEWALT has contributed more than
$1.7 million - Access to tools is a key barrier for pre-apprentices joining the trades, according to a recent DEWALT survey; this is why DEWALT and SkillsUSA will be donating tools from this year's competition to aspiring tradespeople across the
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As part of the partnership, DEWALT will be donating
"According to DEWALT's most recent survey, more than one-third of pre-apprentices lack access to the tools that are needed to support them as they embark on their career journey," said James Oh, President and General Manager of DEWALT. "At DEWALT, we are relentless in our commitment to removing these barriers for future tradespeople who are meeting the rising demand for skilled labor.* DEWALT launched a partnership with SkillsUSA because of our shared commitment to champion aspiring tradespeople. Together, we are supporting the new generation of tradespeople as they become leaders on the jobsite."
"We're grateful to DEWALT for their continued partnership and commitment to the skilled trades," said Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA. "This generous donation not only supports the students competing at our national Championships—it also ensures that these tools go on to empower future trades professionals across the country. Together, we're investing in America's workforce and the next generation of job-ready leaders."
Since 1999, DEWALT has contributed more than
Grow the Trades
The SkillsUSA partnership is part of DEWALT's Grow the Trades initiative, a
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 444,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served over 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is a leader in total jobsite solutions. For more than 100 years, DEWALT has been powering the future of construction with tools and technologies that have been designed, built and tested to help deliver safety and productivity on every jobsite. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 48,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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