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POWERING THE TRADES IN CANADA

Canada is facing a skilled trades gap, and DEWALT is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian tradespeople.

THE POWER OF SUPPORT

From tools to time, we support pros on the toughest jobsites. Here’s how DEWALT is fortifying the future of the trades in Canada through initiatives that support and grow skills for tradespeople.

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DEWALT TRADES SCHOLARSHIP

DEWALT is committed to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

A total of 8, $5,000 USD DEWALT Trades Scholarships are available to Canadians.

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GROW THE TRADES GRANT

Through the Grow the Trades grant program, DEWALT provides over $650,000 in donations and tool grants to trade schools from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, ensuring young tradespeople have the skills Canada needs for the future.

A construction worker wearing a hard hat and work boots is kneeling on the ground, using a DEWALT cordless drill to fasten a screw into a wooden frame. Several other workers and wooden frames can be seen in the background.

SKILLED TRADES TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS

Students should be trained on tools used on job sites. That is why DEWALT has partnered with Institutions like Humber Polytechnic, Conestoga College, Thompson River University, The National Electrical Trade Council, and more to provide tools, scholarships, and bursaries to ensure that Canada’s young tradespeople have the training and tools they need for their future success.

PROMOTING THE TRADES TO CANADIAN YOUTH

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SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION

As an Official Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition, DEWALT supplies 14 competition areas with the tools used to compete on the national stage.

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DEWALT TOOL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

The tools used during the Skills Canada National Competition are donated to six eligible schools in the province where the competition is held.

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