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A person uses a DEWALT DCW220B belt sander on a wooden surface inside a workshop. The individual's face is blurred, and the workspace is filled with various tools and machinery.A person uses a DEWALT DCW220B belt sander on a wooden surface inside a workshop. The individual's face is blurred, and the workspace is filled with various tools and machinery.A person uses a DEWALT DCW220B belt sander on a wooden surface inside a workshop. The individual's face is blurred, and the workspace is filled with various tools and machinery.

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.

$27+ Million - Invested since 2023

$60 Million - Commitment by 2030*

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DEWALT Trade Scholarships

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 DEWALT supported industries. Applications for 2025-2026 are now closed.

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

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DEWALT® teams up with western welding academy

Hear students and staff at Western Welding Academy share why they chose to pursue the trades. To strengthen our commitment to empowering the next generation of tradespeople, we donated the new ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* cordless grinders and provided hands-on training to jumpstart their careers with the latest innovation.

Supporting the future of the trades

DEWALT® is proud to have supported tradespeople through our partnerships in 2025, and is looking forward to continuing to empower tradespeople in 2026.

Building the future of work

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.

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Helmets to Hardhats

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

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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.

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Heavy Metal Summer Experience

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

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Women in the 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.

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Helmets to Hardhats

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.

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Millwrights Veterans Program (MVP)

The UBC’s Millwrights Veterans Program (MVP) is a free training program specially designed for veterans who want to begin a new career in the trades.

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United Association Veterans in Piping

The UA VIP offers programming for transitioning active-duty military service members, leading to careers in the mechanical construction industry.​

Trade Stories with DEWALT

Check out stories of trades professionals who challenge the status quo and demand the same of their tools.

*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. ​