- This year’s DEWALT Trades Scholarship recipients represent a diverse group of 40 students from across
the United States andCanada - 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
, /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
The annual scholarship program is part of DEWALT’s Grow The Trades initiative, a
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
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
After finishing their education, they plan to open their own auto shop together in their hometown
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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
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 (NASDAQ:), 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.