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In honor of National Tradesperson Day, DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, announced it is awarding 166 organizations with nearly $4 million in Grow the Trades Grants. Alamogordo Public Schools was named as one of the 166 grantees to be awarded via this program.
The Grow the Trades Grant program is part of DEWALT's $30 million commitment by 2027 to close the skilled trades gap by helping provide greater accessibility and resources for trades training
"As the industry grapples with how to fill the 500,000 open construction jobs nationwide, DEWALT is committed to doing its part to fill these critical roles by supporting organizations who share our commitment to empower the next generation of tradespeople," said Frank Mannarino, President and General Manager of DEWALT. "Our Grow the Trades program funds vocational training and reskilling programs in construction to develop a strong pipeline of talent for the skilled trades."
2024 Recipient Spotlights
This year's Grow the Trade Grant recipients were selected via a competitive application process based on their trades-focused initiatives providing certifications and credentials to skill tradespeople. The selected organizations are supporting 150,000 people on their trades journey through high school, trade school and apprenticeships.
Alamogordo Public Schools released the statement below...
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