Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus Is Named a DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
Posted on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Building partnerships to support student learning experiences continues to be a priority of Algonquin College’s Pembroke Waterfront campus. The campus has been chosen as a DEWALT® Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its commitment to providing a skills labour force by training skilled trades students.
With an estimated 500,000 open construction jobs unfilled in North America, DEWALT’s Grow the Trades Grants aim to help close the skilled labour gap by supporting nonprofit organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople. Each year, the program awards funding and tool donations as part of a larger $30 million commitment over five years to close the skilled trades gap.
The Pembroke Campus was selected as one of 166 North American organizations providing greater accessibility and resources for trades training. The grant will benefit students in the Carpentry and Renovations Techniques program and the college’s Carpenter apprenticeship program.
“We are extremely proud to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient. This funding will further strengthen our ability to provide high-quality education and training to our skilled trades students, helping to meet the critical labour needs of our local construction industry,” said Jamie Bramburger, Interim Dean at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus.
“This support from DEWALT means our Skilled Trades programs will be able to upgrade our tool inventory, giving students hands-on experience with the same tools they’ll be using on the job site. Think of it as ensuring our learners get their ‘tool belts’ fully stocked and their skills sharpened for the future,” shares Adam Johns, Coordinator of the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques and General Carpentry Apprenticeship programs.
“DEWALT is immensely proud to support Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus as they work to skill and reskill the tradespeople of tomorrow moving us closer to our shared goal of closing the trade skills gap,” said Allan Hawes, General Manager of Stanley Black & Decker Canada. “Funding educational programs and non-profits like the Pembroke Campus connects more people to training, resources and opportunities that will lead to successful careers in the trades.”
To learn more about the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant, recipients and updates for the upcoming application period, please visit DEWALT Grow the Trades.
From left to right: Jordan Kell, PRO Contractor Specialist, Stanley Black & Decker; Jamie Bramburger, Interim Dean; Adam Johns, Program Coordinator; Bobbie Gormley, Business, Technology and Outdoor Training Department Chair
About Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus
The Pembroke Campus currently offers 20 full-time programs, serving approximately 1,000 students. The campus also delivers apprenticeship and corporate training programming as well as several employment preparation and training programs for both the Ontario and Canadian governments. For more information, visit www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke or follow the Campus on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in business by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite and landscaping solutions. By applying its latest technology to the challenges of today’s skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.ca or follow DEWALT on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company’s approximately 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world’s builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company’s world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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