Nonprofits Awarded for Efforts in Expanding the Trades Workforce
Through its Gable Grants initiative, the Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9 million to support construction industry training efforts of nonprofits across the US
Feb. 28, 2025
Lowe's Foundation
Carrboro, N.C.,-based Hope Renovations plans to double its number of skilled trades graduates by offering more cohorts at its Raleigh and Durham, N.C., locations. Its pre-apprenticeship program empowers individuals to enter the construction industry while offering critical home repairs for adults aging in place.
In an effort to expand the skilled trades workforce, the Lowe’s Foundation recently awarded nearly $9 million in Gable Grants to support 15 nonprofits across the U.S. Organizations from Alaska to Mississippi were selected to receive Gable Grants for their willingness and ability to help train new tradespeople. Since 2023, the foundation has provided over $34 million in funding for training in carpentry, construction, HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, appliance repair, and more.
"We listen closely to contractors and know that many candidates don't have the necessary skills to fill the wide range of open trades positions," said Janice Dupré, Lowe's executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe's Foundation. "Through modern training methods, these nonprofits are unlocking the workforce's potential while building an economy that rewards skills, not just titles or four-year degrees."Read more
