Submission Period Opens for AWIEF Grant Program

The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation is now accepting submissions through March 31, 2027. The AWI Education Foundation received 40 applications for its 2026 Grant Program last year from schools to purchase equipment for their woodworking programs, a record-breaking number. It awarded $186,120 to 26 schools from across the country. “This year, four schools committed […]

Lowe’s Wants to Train One Million New Craft Workers

In an expansion of previous programs, the giant DIY retail chain has partnered with a number of corporations, including General Motors and ATT.

Lowe’s Expands $250 Million Investment in Tradespeople Training

The goal for the program is to train 250,000 people to work in the building trade by the year 2035. Working through its foundation, the new Lowe’s initiative is building on earlier efforts by the giant retailer to train 50,000 people. The initial investment was for $50 million in 2023 and so far, it has […]

Home Depot Sets Up $1 Million Training Program with Team Rubicon

The new program provides on-the-job training for students in a variety of fields, including carpentry. Team Rubicon, Home Depot’s veteran-led response partner, has been given a $1 million grant from the retailer’s Foundation to build a new trades training program. Team Rubicon will provide its students with on-the-job training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC, […]