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.


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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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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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 StoryThe Trades Are in Demand
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.
15M
New Jobs
85%
Young People
10M
Manufacturing Jobs
$65K
Average Pay
(1) SkillPointe, (2) The Makers Index, (3) World Economic Forum/Deloitte, (4) Generation T

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 Apply2021 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

M.A.G.N.E.T.
Manufacturing Advocacy Growth & Network Inc.

Workshops for Warriors
Manufacturing Training for Veterans

Helmets to Hardhats
Skilled Training for Veterans

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
Explore the Trades

Innovation Generation
High School Challenge

Stanley Black & Decker / Vocational Leadership Program
Future Manufacturing Leaders

Global Maker Day
October 18th

Dewalt Trades Scholarship
20 Two-Year Scholarships

The Henry Ford
Weekly Facebook Event

Hearts in the ice
Follow Their Artic Journey