It takes people to bring a vision to life—the innovative thinkers who make our tools and the dedicated tradespeople who put them to work.
We are committed to creating opportunities for tradespeople to build successful careers and cultivating a workplace where employees continuously learn and grow. Together, we are helping meet the critical needs of our growing world.
2025 Impact Highlights
$27M
Invested
since 2023 in Grow the Trades initiatives designed to help expand skills for tradespeople
11,100+
Tradespeople
trained across the U.S. in commercial applications of our tools by the Stanley Black & Decker Learning Experience Team
350+
Organizational Recipients
of cash and products through the Grow the Trades program
90
Employees
enrolled in the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Program
3,000+
Volunteer Hours
logged by employees
9,600+
Tradespeople
trained across the U.S. in commercial applications of our tools at Stanley Black & Decker University
Growing the Trades
Impact Objective: Commit $60 million by 2030 to initiatives that educate tradespeople.
For nearly two centuries, we have innovated, designed and manufactured tools to help tradespeople build, repair and maintain the world. In this moment of increased demand for and shortage of tradespeople, we are working to grow the trades and empower the next generation through a $60 million commitment by 2030. By investing in our communities, we are helping build successful trades careers that meet the critical needs of our growing world and support the industries that build our future. In 2025, we invested $7.7 million, bringing total contributions since 2023 to nearly $27 million.
Grow the Trades Investment Progress
Impact Objective
Growing the Trades
Commit $60 million by 2030 to initiatives that educate tradespeople.
Our vision for sustainable growth begins with investing in the people who shape our future. Powered by clear leadership, ongoing investment in employee development and a commitment to safety and collaboration, we empower our teams to innovate, solve problems and deliver results for our customers. By fostering a culture of growth, engagement and performance, we unlock individual potential and strengthen our ability to serve our customers and end users.
“At Stanley Black & Decker, we believe our people are the driving force behind our innovation and growth. By investing in a culture of inclusion, empowerment and continuous learning, we are building a workforce ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow and deliver solutions that make a lasting impact on the world today.”
Deborah Wintner Chief Human Resources Officer, Executive Sponsor of our Workforce of the Future impact objective
