Maker Month

Join us as we celebrate trade professionals worldwide.

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

Read Kyle's Story
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

Read Sarah's Story
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

Read Xavier's Story

The Trades Are in Demand

Understanding Barriers Skill Gap Defined

Right now, there is a high demand for skilled jobs and a shortage of skilled labor. To close this trade skill deficit, we need to better understand the barriers keeping people from the trades and the gap itself. Explore these links to learn more.

Understanding Barriers Skill Gap Defined

15M

New Jobs

created by infrastructure bill over 10 years (1)

85%

Young People

see value in skilled trade career (2)

10M

Manufacturing Jobs

that are currently unfilled globally (3)

$65K

Average Pay

for construction jobs in the U.S. (4)

(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.

Learn How to Apply

2021 Makers Grant Winners

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.

Hope Renovations

Women’s Trades Training Program

Philidelphia Academies Inc.

PACT Program
Magnet

M.A.G.N.E.T.

Manufacturing Advocacy Growth & Network Inc.
Workshops for Warriors

Workshops for Warriors

Manufacturing Training for Veterans
Helmets to Hardhats

Helmets to Hardhats

Skilled Training for Veterans
Kids Making It woodworking program

Kids Making It

Skilled Trades Program in NC

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Working Together

Looking for other ways to support the trades or build your skills? Explore these organizations that are partnering with Stanley Black & Decker. Together, we’re working to connect more people to training, support and opportunities that will lead to successful careers in the trades.

Manufacturing Institute

Manufacturing Institute

Explore the Trades
Innovation Generation - Making an impact

Innovation Generation

High School Challenge

Stanley Black & Decker / Vocational Leadership Program

Future Manufacturing Leaders
Global Makers Day

Global Maker Day

October 18th

Dewalt Trades Scholarship

20 Two-Year Scholarships
The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford

Weekly Facebook Event
Hearts in the ice

Hearts in the ice

Follow Their Artic Journey