Lowe's Foundation

Happy #CareersInConstructionMonth! ???? To celebrate, we sat down with a few incredible #GableGrants recipients to dispel five common myths about #skilledtrades careers. Throughout October, we'll be sharing inspiring stories that highlight how these organizations are closing the workforce gap. #LowesFoundationCICM #LowesFoundation Read more here: https://bit.ly/lfcicm

As we come together to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, we are incredibly grateful for the volunteers and skilled professionals working tirelessly to restore and strengthen our communities??

"Being a She Built This City participant has given me the skill to pursue my dreams of entrepreneurship and flip my own house." ? ? Katie Haller, who grew up in Ohio and worked as a self-employed photographer, nanny and housekeeper, discovered her passion for carpentry through She Built This City, a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant recipient. After completing their pre-apprenticeship program in January 2023, she began a two-year apprenticeship in April. Inspired by childhood visits to a historic cabin, Katie dreams of flipping her own house and breaking traditional gender norms in the trades. She loves connecting with homeowners and embraces the empowerment that comes with being a woman in this field, receiving encouragement along the way. SBTC is helping her build a future full of opportunities as she pursues her entrepreneurial dreams.?

Centro Hispano, a Lowe’s Foundation grantee, is empowering Utah County's Latino community through providing access to essential resources and workforce development programs in the skilled trades. “With this [skilled trades] program, we’re really trying to elevate them – to help provide them with licenses, certifications and training so that they can meet their earning potential,” said Jackie Larson, CEO and Executive Director. Learn how they're creating opportunities for a brighter future here: https://lnkd.in/eHjkeMdJ #CentroHispano #SkilledTrades #LowesFoundation #GableGrant ?#LowesFoundation #GableGrant

Did you know that copper is the best conductor of electricity? We asked SkillsUSA conference attendees a few questions to test their knowledge about the skilled trades! Careers in the skilled trades are careers that build our future. How much do YOU know about the trades? #LowesFoundation #SkilledTrades #SkillsUSA #FutureBuilders

???♂?????♀?Happy National Construction Appreciation Week! Started by I Build America, this week, we’re celebrating the skilled trades professionals who build and sustain our communities. With 646,100 construction and extraction job openings projected annually through 2032, the opportunities in skilled trades are plentiful and we are so excited to help close the labor gap. #nationalconstructionweek #skilledtrades #futureofwork

?????Good Read: Forbes took a deep dive into some of the top careers in the skilled trades including Carpenter and HVAC technician. More here: 10 Cool Trade Jobs Worth Considering In 2024 - https://bit.ly/4gg70UZ

Eden Spottedbear, originally from Claremore, OK, moved to Denver in July 2019. As a single mom, she struggled to find work due to a lack of experience, leaving her feeling defeated.? ? Everything changed when she discovered The Master's Apprentice Program, a Lowe’s Foundation #GableGrant recipient. "I get a sign every day that this is where I'm supposed to be," Eden says. She graduated from the carpentry program, gaining the skills and confidence she needed. "I can officially get a job now – I’m not so closed off anymore."? ? Through the program, Eden built a community of supportive coaches and friends. "To have so many job offers now is such a blessing. I’ve worked so hard to get here, facing so many challenges, but it didn’t stop me."? ? Today, Eden is a Cabinet and Furniture Restoration Technician at Furniture Medic. Her journey, from feeling overlooked to thriving in a career she loves, shows the impact of The Master's Apprentice.? ? Watch Eden's full story here: https://lnkd.in/ePUFPpCT

5 years, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople. That’s the goal of the Lowe’s Foundation. ?????? #LowesLife

Quality training ?? success. ?NCCER on how #skilledtrades training not only reduces rework and overspending but also improves project outcomes. #Skilledtrades #LowesFoundation #Constructioncareers ??? https://bit.ly/3z81ItR