Majority of Chicago-Based Skilled Tradeswomen Feel They Are Playing a Critical Role in Building the Country's Future; Nearly Half Anticipate Working on Major Infrastructure Such As Data Centers
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, released a survey of Chicago tradeswomen revealing strong industry optimism. The survey, conducted ahead of the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, shows that 87% of respondents feel they are playing a critical role in building the country's future.
Key findings include 45% of participants anticipating involvement in data center projects supporting the AI boom, with projected investments of up to $2.8 trillion by 2030. The survey highlighted that 52% are excited about high skill demand, while 51% welcome technological advances. Through its Grow The Trades initiative, DEWALT has committed $60 million to support skilled labor development.
DEWALT, marchio di Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), ha pubblicato un sondaggio tra le professioniste di Chicago che evidenzia un notevole ottimismo del settore. Il sondaggio, realizzato prima della conferenza Tradeswomen Build Nations, mostra che l'87% degli intervistate ritiene di svolgere un ruolo cruciale nel costruire il futuro del paese.
Tra i risultati principali, il 45% dei partecipanti prevede un coinvolgimento in progetti di data center a sostegno della crescita dell'IA, con investimenti previsti fino a 2,8 trilioni di dollari entro il 2030. Il sondaggio evidenzia anche che il 52% è entusiasta della domanda elevata di competenze, mentre il 51% accoglie con favore i progressi tecnologici. Attraverso l'iniziativa Grow The Trades, DEWALT si è impegnata con 60 milioni di dollari per sostenere lo sviluppo delle competenze nel settore.
DEWALT, una marca de Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), publicó una encuesta entre las trabajadoras de Chicago que revela un fuerte optimismo en la industria. La encuesta, realizada antes de la Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, muestra que el 87% de las encuestadas siente que desempeñan un papel crítico para construir el futuro del país.
Entre los hallazgos clave, el 45% de las participantes prevé involucrarse en proyectos de centros de datos para respaldar el auge de la IA, con inversiones proyectadas de hasta 2,8 billones de dólares para 2030. La encuesta destacó que el 52% está entusiasmado con la alta demanda de habilidades, mientras que el 51% Da la bienvenida a los avances tecnológicos. A través de su iniciativa Grow The Trades, DEWALT se ha comprometido con 60 millones de dólares para apoyar el desarrollo de la mano de obra cualificada.
DEWALT, 스탠리 블랙 앤 데커(STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, NYSE: SWK) 브랜드가 시카고 여성 노동자들을 대상으로 한 설문조사를 발표했고, 업계의 낙관론이 강하게 나타났습니다. 트레이즈우먼 빌드 네이션 컨퍼런스(Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference) 개최에 앞서 실시된 설문에서 응답자의 87%가 국가의 미래를 구축하는 데 중요한 역할을 수행하고 있다고 느낀다고 응답했습니다.
주요 결과로는 참여자의 45%가 데이터 센터 프로젝트에 관여할 것으로 예상되며 AI 호황을 뒷받침하고, 2030년까지 최대 2.8조 달러의 투자가 기대됩니다. 설문은 52%가 고숙련 인력 수요 증가에 대해 기대하고, 51%가 기술 발전을 환영한다고 강조했습니다. Grow The Trades 이니셔티브를 통해 DEWALT는 숙련 노동 개발을 지원하기 위해 6천만 달러를 약속했습니다.
DEWALT, marque de Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a publié une enquête auprès des femmes professionnelles de Chicago révélant un fort optimisme dans le secteur. L'enquête, réalisée avant la conférence Tradeswomen Build Nations, montre que l'87% des répondantes estiment jouer un rôle crucial dans la construction de l'avenir du pays.
Parmi les principaux résultats, 45% des participantes prévoient être impliquées dans des projets de centres de données pour soutenir l'essor de l'IA, avec des investissements prévus allant jusqu'à 2,8 trillions de dollars d'ici 2030. L'enquête souligne que 52% sont enthousiastes face à une forte demande de compétences, tandis que 51% accueillent favorablement les avancées technologiques. Grâce à l'initiative Grow The Trades, DEWALT s'est engagé à 60 millions de dollars pour soutenir le développement des métiers qualifiés.
DEWALT, eine Marke von Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), veröffentlichte eine Umfrage unter Chicagoer Frauen im Handwerk, die optimistische Aussichten in der Branche zeigt. Die Umfrage, durchgeführt vor der Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, zeigt, dass 87% der Befragten eine entscheidende Rolle beim Aufbau der Zukunft des Landes spielen.
Zu den wichtigsten Ergebnissen gehört, dass 45% der Teilnehmenden eine Einbindung in Data-Center-Projekte erwarten, um den KI-Boom zu unterstützen, mit Investitionen von bis zu 2,8 Billionen US-Dollar bis 2030. Die Umfrage hebt hervor, dass 52% sich auf eine hohe Nachfrage nach Fachkräften freuen, während 51% technologische Fortschritte begrüßen. Durch die Grow The Trades-Initiative hat DEWALT sich verpflichtet, 60 Millionen Dollar zur Unterstützung der Qualifikationsentwicklung bereitzustellen.
DEWALT، العلامة التجارية لـ Stanley Black & Decker (بورصة نيويورك: SWK)، نشرت استبيانًا لنساء الحرف والمهارة في شيكاغو يكشف عن تفاؤل قوي في الصناعة. يُظهر الاستبيان، الذي أُجري قبل مؤتمر Tradeswomen Build Nations، أن 87% من المستجيبات يشعرن بأنهن يلعبن دوراً حاسماً في بناء مستقبل البلاد.
ومن النتائج الرئيسية: 45% من المشاركات يتوقعن المشاركة في مشاريع مراكز البيانات لدعم ازدهار الذكاء الاصطناعي، مع است investments مقدّرة تصل إلى 2.8 تريليون دولار بحلول 2030. كما أبرز الاستطلاع أن 52% متحمسات لارتفاع الطلب على المهارات، فيما يترحن 51% ترحيباً بالتقدمات التكنولوجية. من خلال مبادرة Grow The Trades، التزمت DEWALT بتوفير 60 مليون دولار لدعم تطوير القوى العاملة الماهرة.
DEWALT，斯坦利布兰德与德克集团（NYSE: SWK）旗下品牌，发布了一项关于芝加哥女工的调查，显示行业乐观情绪强烈。该调查在Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference之前进行，显示87%的受访者认为自己在打造国家未来中扮演着关键角色。
主要发现包括45%的参与者预计参与数据中心项目以支持AI热潮，并预测到2030年的投资将达到$2.8万亿美元。调查还强调，52%对高技能需求感到兴奋，而51%欢迎技术进步。通过Grow The Trades倡议，DEWALT已承诺投入6000万美元来支持技能劳动的发展。
- Strong workforce sentiment with 89% feeling they belong and 88% feeling supported by co-workers
- High industry optimism with 83% feeling positive about future of skilled trades for women
- $60 million commitment from DEWALT to support skilled labor development
- Significant market opportunity with $2.8 trillion projected investment in data center infrastructure by 2030
- None.
- Ahead of this weekend's Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, the world's largest annual gathering for women in the unionized construction trades, DEWALT® surveyed
Chicago tradeswomen to learn about their career journey and industry outlook - More than half feel excited about the increased demand for skilled workers and are open to new technology, including advanced power tools and equipment, AI-powered design or estimating tools, and digital project management tools
With the
Ahead of the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in
What Most Excites Women About the Future of the Trades
- When considering the future of the trades, survey participants said they were most excited about their skills being in high demand (
52% ); advances in technology, including AI (51% ); and new infrastructure projects (49% ). - Survey participants are very open to new technology, including advanced power tools and equipment (
53% ), AI-powered design or estimating tools (50% ) and digital project management tools (44% ).
Industry and Career Sentiment
Tradeswomen participating in the survey shared an overwhelmingly positive picture of their feelings, outlook and perceptions of their industry.
- Survey participants said they feel like they belong and are part of the team (
89% ) and feel supported by their co-workers (88% ). - Survey participants feel pride in their work (
87% ), feel their work is exciting (84% ) and feel confidence in their skills (91% ). - Eighty-three percent feel optimistic about the future of the skilled trades for women, and
82% describe their career opportunities inChicago as good or excellent.
"Women in construction are eager to play a part in building the future and want to feel supported in doing so. The survey found tradeswomen in
Why Women Are Staying in the Trades
The top reasons that survey participants have stayed in the skilled trades are job stability (
Survey participants selected many of the same categories when asked what would make them leave and what the industry needs to do to support women, emphasizing how pivotal these points are.
Top resources that are important to tradeswomen are skills training and education (
The Tradeswomen Build Nations conference offers workshops, networking and leadership development for tradeswomen of all skill levels. Facilitated by tradeswomen, union leaders and industry partners, the event provides a space for solidarity, mentorship and the sharing of best practices to recruit, retain and uplift women in construction careers.
Through its Grow The Trades initiative, DEWALT has committed
Methodology
The survey included 210 respondents and yielded a
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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