DEWALT® Recognizes Student Winners of ABC's Construction Management Competition with Headquarters Visit
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, hosted winning students from Pennsylvania College of Technology at its headquarters following their success in ABC's Construction Management Competition. The visit included tours of DEWALT's research labs and Customer Experience and Innovation Center, providing hands-on demonstrations and networking opportunities.
The initiative is part of DEWALT's $30 million commitment over five years to its Grow the Trades program. A recent DEWALT survey revealed that 39% of students cite lack of networking and hands-on experiences as barriers to trade apprenticeships. The company continues to invest in technical education programs to address the growing demand for skilled trades professionals.
DEWALT, marchio di Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), ha ospitato presso la sua sede gli studenti vincitori del Pennsylvania College of Technology, in seguito al loro successo nella Competizione di Gestione delle Costruzioni organizzata da ABC. La visita ha incluso tour nei laboratori di ricerca di DEWALT e nel Customer Experience and Innovation Center, offrendo dimostrazioni pratiche e opportunità di networking.
L'iniziativa fa parte dell'impegno da 30 milioni di dollari di DEWALT, distribuito su cinque anni, per il programma Grow the Trades. Un recente sondaggio DEWALT ha rivelato che il 39% degli studenti indica la mancanza di networking e di esperienze pratiche come ostacoli agli apprendistati nei mestieri. L'azienda continua a investire in programmi di formazione tecnica per rispondere alla crescente domanda di professionisti qualificati nei settori tecnici.
DEWALT, una marca de Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), recibió en su sede a los estudiantes ganadores del Pennsylvania College of Technology tras su éxito en la Competencia de Gestión de Construcción de ABC. La visita incluyó recorridos por los laboratorios de investigación de DEWALT y el Centro de Experiencia del Cliente e Innovación, ofreciendo demostraciones prácticas y oportunidades de networking.
La iniciativa forma parte del compromiso de 30 millones de dólares de DEWALT durante cinco años con su programa Grow the Trades. Una encuesta reciente de DEWALT reveló que el 39% de los estudiantes señala la falta de networking y experiencias prácticas como barreras para los aprendizajes en oficios. La empresa continúa invirtiendo en programas de educación técnica para satisfacer la creciente demanda de profesionales calificados en oficios.
DEWALT는 Stanley Black & Decker(NYSE: SWK)의 브랜드로, ABC 건설 관리 대회에서 우승한 펜실베이니아 공과대학 학생들을 본사로 초청했습니다. 방문 일정에는 DEWALT의 연구실과 고객 경험 및 혁신 센터 투어가 포함되어 실습 시연과 네트워킹 기회를 제공했습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 DEWALT가 5년에 걸쳐 Grow the Trades 프로그램에 투자하는 3천만 달러 약속의 일환입니다. 최근 DEWALT 설문조사에 따르면 39%의 학생들이 네트워킹 부족과 실습 경험 부족을 직업 견습의 장애물로 꼽았습니다. 회사는 숙련된 기술 인력에 대한 증가하는 수요를 충족하기 위해 기술 교육 프로그램에 계속 투자하고 있습니다.
DEWALT, une marque de Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE : SWK), a accueilli dans son siège social les étudiants lauréats du Pennsylvania College of Technology suite à leur succès au concours de gestion de la construction organisé par ABC. La visite comprenait des visites des laboratoires de recherche de DEWALT et du Centre d'expérience client et d'innovation, offrant des démonstrations pratiques et des opportunités de réseautage.
Cette initiative s'inscrit dans le cadre de l'engagement de 30 millions de dollars de DEWALT sur cinq ans pour son programme Grow the Trades. Une récente enquête DEWALT a révélé que 39 % des étudiants citent le manque de réseautage et d'expériences pratiques comme des obstacles aux apprentissages dans les métiers. L'entreprise continue d'investir dans des programmes d'éducation technique pour répondre à la demande croissante de professionnels qualifiés dans les métiers.
DEWALT, eine Marke von Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), empfing die erfolgreichen Studierenden des Pennsylvania College of Technology nach ihrem Erfolg beim ABC Construction Management Wettbewerb in seinem Hauptsitz. Der Besuch umfasste Führungen durch die Forschungslabore von DEWALT sowie das Customer Experience and Innovation Center, mit praktischen Demonstrationen und Networking-Möglichkeiten.
Die Initiative ist Teil von DEWALTs 30-Millionen-Dollar-Verpflichtung über fünf Jahre für das Programm Grow the Trades. Eine aktuelle DEWALT-Umfrage zeigte, dass 39 % der Studierenden fehlende Networking- und Praxiserfahrungen als Hindernisse für Ausbildungsplätze im Handwerk sehen. Das Unternehmen investiert weiterhin in technische Ausbildungsprogramme, um der steigenden Nachfrage nach qualifizierten Fachkräften gerecht zu werden.
- $30 million commitment over 5 years to Grow the Trades initiative
- Strategic investment in future workforce development through educational programs
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Students stepped inside DEWALT's state-of-the-art innovation center, experiencing the latest in construction technology
During the visit, students toured DEWALT's research and development labs, spent time at its Customer Experience and Innovation Center, participated in hands-on demos, networked with DEWALT leaders, engineers, product managers and trade specialists, and gained valuable insights into the tools, technologies and resources shaping the future of the construction industry.
"Construction jobs play an essential role in our country's infrastructure and economy, and the need for new talent has never been greater," said James Oh, President and General Manager of DEWALT. "Through our Grow the Trades initiative and partnerships like this, we are committed to supporting the next generation of trades professionals with hands-on experiences, educational opportunities and the resources needed to find success in the trades."
Recent findings from DEWALT's Gen Z in the Trades survey underscore the importance of these opportunities, with
"Colleges and universities are important talent pipelines into the construction industry. Exposure to real-life learning opportunities allows these construction management students a chance to gain valuable experiences, informing them how construction projects are built safely and with quality," said Haley Moyers, ABC Director of Workforce Programs and Initiatives. "Thank you to the DEWALT team for hosting ABC's 2024 Student Chapter of the Year,
As part of its
*Survey included 225 respondents, representing students aged 14 to 18, enrolled in vocational schools (
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, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
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