Maker Month is a time to connect the next generation of makers to next-gen opportunities.

This month, we're celebrating makers, creators and tradespeople. Those who use their talent and skills for the good of the world – making it better, safer, smarter, more accessible and more sustainable for the rest of us. Maker Month is also a time to empower and inspire the next generation of makers.

Maker Month - Empowering Those Who Make The World
Kyle, contractor

Real Makers

“I was always intrigued by being able to take a space and recreate something different within the same footprint.”

Kyle, Contractor

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Sarah, Woodworker

Real Makers

“This career not only requires both mind and body equally, but has space for all shapes, sizes, and genders.”

Sarah, Woodworker

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Xavier, Electrician

Real Makers

“Don’t let anyone tell you that a trade isn’t good enough or that you need numerous college degrees to be able to support yourself.”

Xavier, Electrician

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(1) SkillPointe, (2) The Makers Index, (3) World Economic Forum/Deloitte, (4) Generation T

Stanley Black & Decker - Makers Grant - Empower Makers

Committing up to $25 Million To Closing the Trade Skills Gap

In our first year, the Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge awarded $3M in grants supporting 86 nonprofit organizations (59 cash grants and 29 tool donation grants), tracking to benefit 180,000 future makers.

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