Lowe's Foundation partners with SkillsUSA to celebrate 'Trades Stars' from the Toolbelt Generation on SkillsUSA National Signing Day
MOORESVILLE, N.C., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor the future generation of Pros who are choosing careers in skilled trades, the Lowe's Foundation has awarded a $1 million Gable Grant to SkillsUSA. The foundation will join SkillsUSA to celebrate thousands of students nationwide on National Signing Day as they commit to skilled trades jobs, apprenticeships or further education in their trade. Select Lowe's stores will host blue carpet events for students, their families and future employers.
- The foundation will join SkillsUSA to celebrate thousands of students nationwide on National Signing Day as they commit to skilled trades jobs, apprenticeships or further education in their trade.
- In addition to SkillsUSA National Signing Day, the Lowe's Foundation will support SkillsUSA's Work-Based Learning initiative that connects student members to educators, businesses and industry partners.
- The initiative will prepare more job-ready skilled trades professionals and allow students to obtain industry-recognized certifications, badges, micro-credentials and more.
- SkillsUSA National Signing Day on May 7 will celebrate future skilled tradespeople as they sign their letter of intent to further their education or pursue skilled trades career pathways.