Through support from industry leaders, Gen T aims to shift the societal perception of the trades by demonstrating the economic mobility possible, exposing children to trade education early and encouraging students to explore career options beyond four-year degree programs. Gen T also connects prospective skilled trade professionals to apprenticeships and jobs through the WeAreGenerationT.com website.
According to IHS Markit, the construction industry is slated to experience stronger wage growth than the rest of the
"We believe the professional trades are an essential part of America's future," said
Below are examples of how Generation T partners are taking action and generating awareness in skilled trades:
Lowe's introduced Track to the Trades, a workforce development initiative to provide career alternatives and financial support forLowe's associates interested in pursuing a skilled trade. Track to the Trades, launched inFebruary 2018 , has more than 1,350Lowe's associates enrolled and participating in pre-apprenticeships. Programs include carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.Lowe's helps facilitate job placements at the company or within its national network of contractors.Southwire Company is dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of apprentices. In year 2018 alone,Southwire Solutions University trained over 700 apprentices in their facility. Along with training and support, Southwire annually donates products to apprentice schools all across the country.- Timberland PRO, a brand providing safety footwear and work apparel for the trades, launched a new campaign in fall 2018 to help change the perception of the trades. Titled Always Do. Never Done., the campaign showcases men and women in a heroic way working in epic outdoor settings. The goal is to inspire the next generation of workers and also change perceptions about the doers of the world. You can view "Sun" here.
- MARSHALLTOWN sponsors trade institutions, programs, and contests through their Tools for Schoolsprogram, helping to ensure quality tools are in the hands of students nationwide. In addition, MARSHALLTOWN is donating a portion of the profits from their children's book series, Marshall T. Trowel and Family, to promote high school vo-tech education. For more information, visit MARSHALLTOWN.com.
The Bosch Community Fund is providing scholarship opportunities for students who demonstrate interest in the trades and attend one of six northwestChicago suburban high schools. The program, developed in partnership with the District 214Education Foundation , gives students who pursue a trade career the chance to earn a scholarship that will fund a community college career certificate program. The headquarters ofBosch Power Tools North America is located inMt. Prospect, Ill. , which is part ofDistrict 214 .
For businesses interested in joining Generation T or prospects looking to explore the trades or learn more about apprenticeships, visit WeAreGenerationT.com for more information.
About Generation T
Generation T is a movement of organizations, launched by
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