Talent sanding wooden material in a residential enviornment

GROW THE TRADES

MORE THAN THE TOOLS IN YOUR HAND

DEWALT^® is supporting the next generation of tradespeople with resources, scholarships and grants to help close the skilled labor gap, empower the workforce, and build a stronger tomorrow–one jobsite at a time.

POWERING SUPPORT FOR THE TRADES

DEWALT supports current and aspiring tradespeople through both monetary and tool donation programs.

$19+ MILLION

INVESTED SINCE 2023

$60 MILLION

COMMITMENT
BY 2030*

VIEW THE 2025 Q1 REPORT

VIEW THE 2025 Q2 REPORT

*Upgraded goal of $60 million investment by 2030 is an extension and expansion of prior $30 million investment goal by 2027 and is thereby inclusive of the $19.8 million spend to date under our Grow the Trades program since 2023, our base year.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW

This graduation season, thousands of apprentices are stepping into their careers, and we were honored to celebrate with them.

DEWALT gifted graduates with a kit to help kickstart their journey—a part of our ongoing commitment to invest in the future of our workforce.

4,250+

GRADUATION KITS DISTRIBUTED TO APPRENTICES ACROSS

68

SCHOOLS

47

CITIES

23

STATES

18+

TRADES

LEADERS AREN'T BORN. THEY'RE BUILT.

DEWALT was a proud sponsor of the Tradeswomen Build Nations 2025 conference.

LEARN MORE

User walking onto jobsite with DEWALT 20V MAX* XR 30 Gauge Framing Nailer

TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM DEWALT

DEWALT is here to support individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker supported industries.

DEWALT SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT RECIPIENTS

Haley Debem

Rob Mendez

Julian Simmons

Gretta Vieths

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FEATURED CONTENT

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience Helps Industry Introduce Students To The Skilled Trades

Maria Ford and Angie Simon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), discuss their joint mission to raise awareness of trade careers among young people, HMSE’s exponential growth, and the importance of supporting the next generation of skilled workers.

DEWALT 20V MAX* XR 21 Gauge Framing Nailer installing exterior wall sheathing with extended magazine

DEWALT Recognizes Student Winners of ABC's Construction Management Competition with Headquarters Visit

The group from Pennsylvania College of Technology, visited as part of DEWALT's ongoing commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Talent working on wooden material in a residential environment

DEWALT Partners with SkillsUSA to Support America's Future Tradespeople

As part of the partnership, DEWALT donated $100,000 in tools to The SkillsUSA Championships, the largest longest-running gathering of America's future skilled workforce

An apprentice stands on a ladder looking at cables and wires in the ceiling

4 Forces Fueling Gen Z’s Shift to Blue- Collar Jobs

A dramatic shift is reshaping both higher education and skilled trades. According to new research from Resume Builder, 37% of Gen Z college graduates are now working in or actively pursuing blue-collar jobs.

PARTNERSHIPS THAT BUILD THE TRADES

Explore the DEWALT^® partners expanding access to trade careers through training and support. Working together to create the real-world opportunities that will lead to successful careers in the trades.

Helmets to Hardhats

DEWALT^® remains committed to connecting our nation's heroes with career opportunities in the trades.

ACE Mentor Program

The ACE Mentor Program is an after-school mentoring program that connects students with experts from the architecture, construction, and engineering fields.

Heavy Metal Summer Experience

Heavy Metal Summer Experience allows students to explore sheet metal, piping, and plumbing trades through hands-on learning.

Women in Mechanical Industry (WiMI)

Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) aims to further the careers of women in the mechanical industry through training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Skills USA

DEWALT has partnered with SkillsUSA to help support America’s future tradespeople. SkillsUSA is the largest student-led workforce development organization in the U.S.