Lowe's Foundation

Today, the Foundation gathered skilled trades leaders from across the Carolinas to discuss enrollment trends and innovative training in celebration of #CareersInConstructionMonth. In the Carolinas, we saw a 10% increase in awareness and a 16% rise in vocational school enrollments—the highest since 2018! Thank you to everyone who shared their expertise to advance the conversation! #SkilledTrades #CommunityLeadership #GableGrants #LowesFoundationCICM

We are proud to celebrate #CareersinConstructionMonth with the Lowe's Foundation! Learn more about our free skilled trade programs offered here in Central Texas: https://bit.ly/3Y8vxEa #LowesFoundation #LowesFoundationCICM #ConstructionIndustry

There are several misconceptions about the skilled trades – in partnership with our #GableGrants recipients, we’re dispelling common myths. To hear directly from our grantees, visit https://bit.ly/lfcicm

What better way to kick off Construction Month?! We are proud to celebrate #CareersinConstructionMonth with Lowe's Foundation and were honored to have Mark Ortiz, Mildred Pereles, and Chuck Brown visit us at the Heart of Florida United Way Northwest Orlando CAT and tour our construction programs! Valencia College is thrilled to be a Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants recipient.

Meet Robbie Sharpe, the Director of the Building Construction Technology program at Midlands Technical College. With over 20 years of experience, Robbie has been a steadfast mentor for aspiring construction professionals. Although he initially set out to follow in the footsteps of his educator family, his journey into the trades led him to where he truly belongs. Robbie proudly says, “I earn more than my family members with master’s degrees,” reflecting the rewarding opportunities that skilled trades careers offer. #CareersInConstructionMonth #LowesFoundationCICM #GableGrants

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