- To support the need for skilled trade workers, DEWALT will
award $200,000 in scholarships to up
to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada
- Scholarships will help support trade education in a variety
of fields including construction technology, electrical and
plumbing
- DEWALT Scholarship Program celebrates its fifth year in
helping to address the trade skills gap; to date, 80 students
across 30 states and the District of
Columbia have benefitted from the program
TOWSON,
Md., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT,
a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader
in total jobsite solutions, today announced it is accepting
applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its
fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial
assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate at a
two-year college or vocational-technical school. This year, the
program will award $200,000 in
scholarships to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada to support trade education.
DEWALT will award $200,000 in scholarships to up to 40 students
across the U.S. and Canada
The annual scholarship program is part of a larger $30 million commitment from Stanley Black & Decker to grow the trades by
2027. As part of its Environmental, Social and Governance
(ESG) strategy, Stanley Black &
Decker has a heightened focus on skilling, reskilling and
upskilling tradespeople who embody the company's purpose and are
key to society.
"With more than 350,000 current job openings in the construction
field1 alone, it is critical that we work to develop a
strong pipeline of talent for the skilled trades," said
Frank Mannarino, President, Power
Tools Group, Stanley Black &
Decker. "The DEWALT Trades Scholarship is one way we are working to
help address the skilled trade shortage with the goal of bringing
educational opportunities to the forefront and cultivating a strong
workforce of future pros."
Since its inception, DEWALT has awarded $650,000 in scholarships to 80 students across 30
states and the District of
Columbia. Past scholarship recipients pursued education in a
variety of fields including building construction technology,
welding, plumbing, automotive technology, aviation maintenance,
carpentry and HVAC.
Applications are open to high school seniors, high school
graduates or current college undergraduate students who plan to
enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year
college or vocational technical school for the upcoming academic
year. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its
equivalent is required. Qualifying fields include but are not
limited to:
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Technology
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Fire Science
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- HVAC
- Machinery
- Manufacturing
- Pipefitting
- Plumbing
- Welding
Visit learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade to apply.
Applications close January 17, 2024.
The program is administered through a partnership with Scholarship
America®.
To learn more about DEWALT, please visit:
www.dewalt.com.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley
Black & Decker brand, is obsessed with how users work in
the real world and is relentlessly pursuing total jobsite and
landscaping solutions. By incorporating its latest technology and
industry innovations, DEWALT is leading the charge for the
jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of outdoor
equipment. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For
more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black &
Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in
tools and outdoor operating manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the
company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees
produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage,
digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products,
engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the
world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's
iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®,
CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®,
HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its
leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG),
Stanley Black & Decker strives
to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees,
customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit:
www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
1 https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf
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