Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Third Annual Maker Month Focused on Empowering Skilled Workers & Tradespeople
Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Third Annual Maker Month Focused on Empowering Skilled Workers & Tradespeople - Throughout October, Stanley Black & Decker will start a conversation across social channels spotlighting a range of makers and tradespeople |
[01-October-2020] |
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the start of its third annual Maker Month, an annual celebration of the makers, creators and tradespeople shaping the world around us. The month-long campaign will shine a light on the trade skills gap, one of the greatest challenges facing the workforce today. According to the World Economic Forum, there are an estimated 10 million global manufacturing jobs currently unfilled due to this skills gap and Generation T states that by 2028, 3 million jobs will be open in the skilled trades in the United States. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8663454-stanley-black-and-decker-celebrates-third-annual-maker-month/ To raise awareness of the value of skilled trades and to build excitement around vocational career opportunities, the campaign will feature several new initiatives, including a "31 Faces of Makers" social campaign, a DEWALT® and STANLEY Security scholarship program, and a new Stanley Black & Decker Vocational Leadership Program. "To help close the vast skills gap today, an issue exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, businesses need to showcase and celebrate the wide variety of opportunities that can be pursued across the skilled trades," said Stanley Black & Decker President and CEO Jim Loree. "Maker Month is our contribution to this effort, helping to highlight the immense potential these careers offer while also working to achieve our corporate social responsibility goal of empowering 10 million makers by 2030." 31 Faces of Makers: We are #MakerProud "Today more than ever, it is important to highlight the wide range of exciting careers individuals can pursue as part of our industrywide effort to break stigmas against trade careers," said Stanley Black & Decker Chief Technology Officer, Mark Maybury. "By showcasing the wealth and variety of trade careers available that incorporate innovative technologies, we strive to inspire a diverse set of future tradespeople." Stanley Black & Decker will feature all 31 makers on its website, along with resources and information for those interested in learning more about skilled career paths. The company also invites makers to share their "Maker Moment" or celebrate the work of a maker they know using the hashtag #MakerMonthGiveaway. Each week throughout the month of October, one person who posts on their Instagram or Twitter using #MakerMonthGiveaway will be randomly selected to win a tool package from one of our tool brands. Vocational Leadership Program (VLP) This unique, cohort-based program offers individuals the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of manufacturing by working hands-on in one of its facilities while also participating in formal leadership skills training. Participants will spend 12 months training and working in roles centered around Industry 4.0 and lean manufacturing. They will learn and apply core leadership principles and gain exposure to mentors and senior leaders. The program's first cohort primarily consists of existing Stanley Black & Decker employees, with plans to expand the program to ambitious graduating students and working professionals. To be eligible, prospective participants must have their high school or trade school diploma or general education degree (GED). To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here. DEWALT and STANLEY Security Scholarship Program Media Contacts: Abigail Dreher About Stanley Black & Decker:
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