Band's nonprofit helping funnel thousands of
students into the workforce
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's
Foundation is partnering with Metallica's All Within My
Hands and its Metallica Scholars Initiative. The Metallica
foundation's nationwide program is receiving a $500,000 donation to expand its support of
skilled trades training for community college students as
enrollments rise at vocationally focused schools.
The $500,000 donation from the
Lowe's Foundation will benefit hundreds of students at five
community colleges. The donation will help fund critical training,
equipment, recruiting and wraparound services. This complements the
Lowe's Foundation's growing roster of Gable Grants recipients,
which includes 11 other community colleges. The Associated General
Contractors of America report that nearly 90 percent of contractors
say they have trouble finding skilled workers, and an estimated
half a million new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet
demand in 2024 alone, according to the Associated Builders and
Contractors.
"Partnering with programs like the Metallica Scholars Initiative
is key to the Lowe's Foundation's efforts to ensure the next
generation of builders can meet the demands of our modern world,"
said Janice Dupré, Lowe's executive vice president of human
resources and chair of the Lowe's Foundation. "As we bring our
shared goal to life and strengthen the skilled trades pipeline,
we're excited to see students unlocking their full potential
through these transformative careers."
This Lowe's Foundation's donation supports the following
community colleges:
- Pima Community College
(Tucson, Arizona) will use its
funding to support Metallica Scholars training for HVAC, carpentry,
electrical and plumbing careers. The program also includes
comprehensive career advising.
- College of Lake County
(Grayslake, Illinois) will use its
funding to recruit and retain a cohort of students who are training
to join the local manufacturing workforce. The college will receive
tools and a range of support for students pursuing certificates or
degrees leading to HVAC, welding and automotive careers.
- San Juan College
(Farmington, New Mexico) will use
its funding to support students in traditional construction
programs and automotive technology. With a priority on low-income
individuals, the college offers a range of wraparound services,
from tools and equipment to gas cards and books.
- Western Dakota Technical College (Rapid City, South Dakota) will use its funding
to cover tuition, textbooks, tools and student services in its
construction and plumbing programs.
- Milwaukee Area Technical
College (Milwaukee)
will use its funding to support hands-on career exploration and
scholarships while it promotes "heavy metal" careers
(automotive/diesel, HVAC, trucking and welding).
"Now entering its sixth year, the Metallica Scholars
Initiative is an exceptional program focused on workforce education
that has proven to be a galvanizing force across the community
college ecosystem," said Peter
Delgrosso, executive director of All Within My Hands. "We
are honored to partner with the Lowe's Foundation to grow the
trades while positively impacting many lives."
The investment is the latest in the Lowe's Foundation's
five-year, $50 million commitment to
support the training of 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
Since 2023, the Lowe's Foundation has awarded approximately
$18 million in Gable Grants to
24 organizations offering innovative and scalable skilled trades
training across the U.S. The next grant application cycle for
community-based nonprofits will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. To learn more about the
pressing challenges facing the skilled trades,
visit Lowes.com/Foundation.
About The Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe's
Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization founded by Lowe's
Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), is helping develop a community of
skilled tradespeople to build and revitalize our homes,
neighborhoods and infrastructure for the future. From 2023 through
2028, the Lowe's Foundation is investing $50 million to
help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers through
grants to community and technical colleges, community-based
nonprofit organizations and national nonprofit partners with a
strong local presence. To learn more about the Lowe's Foundation,
visit Lowes.com/Foundation and follow on
Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About All Within My Hands
All Within My Hands
(AWMH) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, philanthropic organization
conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated
to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce
education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local
services. 100% of donations go directly to local organizations that
the Foundation supports. The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI)
was launched in 2019 by AWMH in partnership with the American
Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to support workforce
education. MSI is currently entering its sixth year and directly
supports 42 community colleges across 33 states currently, and over
5,000 students pursuing careers in the trades. To date, Metallica
and AWMH have invested over $8.2 million in the American
workforce. To learn more about All Within My Hands, visit
AllWithinMyHands.org and follow on Instagram, X, Facebook and
LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
Sebastian Hale
Lowe's Foundation
Sebastian.hale@lowes.com
Renee Richardson
All Within My Hands
Renee@allwithinmyhands.org
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