We have always been For those who make the world™.
That’s why we focus our philanthropy initiatives on serving as a force multiplier to support and align with our business priorities: growing the trades, empowering our people and responding to events that need our tools and expertise.
We are directing significant philanthropic resources to fund initiatives that train tradespeople in an effort to address the skilled trades gap in the construction and building industries, such as concrete, pipe, mechanical and finishing trades.
“Tradespeople are our end-users, and they are in high demand. DEWALT is the tool brand committed to supporting tradespeople through innovations, safety and a $30 million commitment to support initiatives that skill tradespeople. This commitment grows the tradesperson population, improves skills and creates more profitable sustainable careers for tradespeople.”
Pat Hallinan Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
In 2023, DEWALT® established a grant that has issued $3.27 million to support 70 nonprofits providing training in various trades, such as pipe, concrete, mechanical, carpentry, welding, electrical and others.
In its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship awards students a $5,000 scholarship to U.S. and Canadian students in pursuance of a skilled trade educational program.
Philadelphia Academies Inc. Pre-Apprenticeships in the Construction Trades
Serving students in grades 9-12, this program uses an innovative, single-program model to prepare students for Registered Apprenticeships in the construction trades and builds pathways to other training and employment opportunities.
For Those Who Serve
Helmets to Hardhats
DEWALT sponsors this nonprofit dedicated to helping transition military heroes into successful civilian careers in the building trades.
Trade Education
Home Builders Institute Academy
As a partner and official tool sponsor, DEWALT supports three vocational academies in Houston, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando, Florida, with training tools and toolkits for graduates.
Building a Better World…Together
Nonprofits are critical partners in helping us close the skilled trades gap and supporting communities where we operate. Collaboration with nonprofits multiplies efforts to strengthen the construction industry and train tradespeople in trades like concrete, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and finishing with critical skills in safety, product use and other practices to support their career growth.
We continue to work with organizations in key communities where we operate, including in the state of Connecticut, where we have been headquartered since 1843. In 2023, we launched a Workplace Partnership Initiative, bringing together stakeholders across the state, including universities, technical schools, nonprofits, corporations, industry groups, the state government and students, to set key performance indicators for digital skilling and to establish and resource a statewide training program to provide underserved communities in the state with pathways to digital skilling.
We engage policymakers to drive business objectives, including policies and other political outcomes affecting markets where we operate and that we access around the world. Specific areas of interest include policies and regulations related to our products, tax and trade issues. Governments are an essential partner in creating a favorable business environment for our end-users and other stakeholders.
Our industry consists of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, contractors and end-users. We regularly collaborate with these entities to position the industry for success. In 2023, we collaborated with the National Association of Manufacturers to support programs bringing women into manufacturing and the Power Tool Institute on areas improving product standards and regulations.
Making a Profound Impact
Trades-related education has been prominently featured in our philanthropic efforts, and we’re already seeing the results of these programs and initiatives. In alignment with our priority goal to Grow the Trades, we have heightened our focus on supporting the development of both the people currently working in the industry and the next generation of tradespeople.
$520K
Donated
through the Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Scholarship and DEWALT Trades Scholarship programs in 2023
$1.3M
Investment
to inspire girls to become makers and tradespeople
1.2M
Students
engaged and 5,500 young tradespeople empowered since 2013 through WorldSkills
200+
Toolkits
delivered to volunteer fire departments across the United States
Building Skills and Changing Lives
WorldSkills
As a premier platinum sponsor of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, we support the program’s trade skills competitions and vocational trainings.
Future Makers
Girl Scouts
In partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), we invested $1.3 million to develop nine Maker Badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors to inspire girls to become makers and tradespeople that create a more sustainable world.
The Tools They Need
Tools for Volunteer Fire Departments
In honor of National First Responders Day, we delivered 200 prepackaged toolkits to volunteer fire departments nominated by our employees, each kit accompanied by a formal letter of appreciation. The toolkits featured DEWALT®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER™ and Lenox® products.
Stepping Up
Red Cross Disaster Relief and International Services
As part of our Disaster Responder program, we committed $250,000 in 2023 to the Red Cross, which included support for recovery from devastating earthquakes, storms, wildfires and humanitarian crises.
Giving Back
HOME Fund
For our people at Stanley Black & Decker who face sudden emergencies, our Helping our Makers in Emergencies (HOME) Fund provides support. In 2023, the program awarded 612 grants to help our makers recover from storms, fire, civil unrest and other hardships.
Tools for Success
ToolBank
We’ve partnered with ToolBank in support of their mission of equipping community-based organizations with the tools, equipment and expertise needed to achieve their goals.
A Helping Hand
Habitat for Humanity
Our long-term relationship with Habitat for Humanity International supports home construction builds, neighborhood renovations, and the 2024 Carter Work Project.
