- This year's DEWALT Trades Scholarship recipients represent a
diverse group of 40 students from across the United States and Canada
- Scholarships will help fund trades education in fields
including carpentry, welding and more
- DEWALT congratulates all high school seniors committing to a
career in the trades and encourages them to post their trade school
decision on social media using the
hashtag #tradeproud beginning on June 1
TOWSON,
Md., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT, a
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:
SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced
the recipients of its 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. This year,
the program awarded $200,000 in
scholarships to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada to support trades education in fields
ranging from electrical to carpentry.
The annual scholarship program is part of DEWALT's Grow The
Trades initiative, a $30 million
commitment over five years to close the skilled trades gap in the
U.S. To date, DEWALT has awarded more than $850,000 in scholarships.
DEWALT is also encouraging high school seniors who have made the
decision to attend trade schools after graduation to post their
decision on social media using the hashtag #tradeproud.
"This year's scholarship recipients are leading the way for the
next generation to launch rewarding careers in the trades," said
Frank Mannarino, General Manager,
DEWALT. "At DEWALT, we applaud high school seniors and those at
various points in their career journey who have selected the
trades, and we encourage our future tradespeople to announce their
decision with pride. We are committed to empowering the
professionals of tomorrow and providing them the resources they
need to excel in their training and on the jobsite."
The 2024-2025 scholarship recipients represent a diverse group
of future tradespeople who will fill critical roles in the
industry. The winners represent:
- Twenty-three states and two provinces
- Students pursuing fifteen different fields including
electrical, carpentry, construction, HVAC, and welding
SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHTS
Claire and Emma U.
Claire and Emma U. are sisters,
triplets, who grew up aspiring to be like their dad who works in
the automotive industry as both a mechanic and an educator at the
local community college. "It wasn't a matter of if I was going into
the trades, it was a matter of which trade I would go into," said
Emma. The sisters are attending Southeast
Community College: Milford Campus in Nebraska where Claire will study automotive
technology and Emma will study Auto Collision Repair
Technology.
After finishing their education, they plan to open their own
auto shop together in their hometown Milford. "We wanted to open a business
together forever," said Claire. "We've always wanted to be
entrepreneurs."
David G.
David G. of Florida will be
attending Indian River State College studying welding. He was
inspired to join the trades after a teacher encouraged him in high
school and aspires to become a supervisor in the welding field.
"It's a career I will enjoy doing throughout my life," said
David.
Meleana A.
Meleana A. of Hawaii will be
attending the University of Hawaii:
Hawaii Community College studying
automotive technology. "I want to advocate for more opportunities
on my island for women to see trades as an option and an
opportunity you can find success in," said Meleana.
Jovanni E.
Jovanni E. of Washington is
attending Perry Technical Institute studying Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning (HVAC/R). "I hope to complete this training with
the right amount of knowledge and confidence, so that I am able to
give some of that knowledge to my small community of Mabton," said
Jovanni.
Show Your Trade Pride
When graduating high school seniors commit to their college
of choice, they typically post their decision on social media, and
DEWALT is inviting high school seniors attending a trade school to
also join in on the tradition. Beginning on June 1, and throughout the month of June, DEWALT
is encouraging future trade students to choose from a variety of
free downloadable digital banners provided by the brand, using
the hashtag #tradeproud on their posts and tag DEWALT.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley
Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in business
by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite and
landscaping solutions. By applying its latest technology to the
challenges of today's skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge
for the jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of
tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT
products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information,
visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT
on Facebook, 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 globally. The company's more
than 50,000 diverse and high-performing 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.
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