The Turner Construction Company Foundation is proud to be named a recipient of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant, recognizing its impactful Skill Builders Program in Tennessee. This initiative is part of Turner’s broader commitment to workforce development and creating opportunities in the skilled trades across the United States.

As the construction industry faces an estimated 500,000 unfilled jobs, the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grants aim to bridge the skilled labor gap by supporting organizations that focus on skilling, reskilling, and upskilling tradespeople. Each year, the program provides funding and tool donations as part of DEWALT’s $30 million commitment over five years to help address this critical workforce shortage.

Turner Construction Company Foundation was selected as one of 166 organizations that are helping to provide greater access to trades training. The Skill Builders Program is a strategic collaboration between the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Nashville, Turner Construction Company, Metro Nashville Public Schools, PENCIL, and the Tennessee Titans. This initiative is designed to advance vocational skills training and promote the growth of trade careers, with a goal of impacting over 40,000 students by offering certifications, training, and critical resources.

“We are honored to be selected as a recipient of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive workforce for the construction industry,” said Christa Andresky, Turner Construction Company Foundation Board Member. “By investing in training and development, we can help close the skills gap and create lasting opportunities for individuals in the communities where we work. Together with our partners, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and DEWALT, we are helping to ensure the future of the trades is diverse, skilled, and ready to meet the challenges ahead."

The grant funding will support a range of initiatives that align with the Foundation’s core values: active caring, workforce readiness, and inclusion.

“DEWALT is immensely proud to support The Turner Construction Company Foundation 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 Frank Mannarino, President and General Manager of DEWALT. “Funding educational programs and non-profits like Turner Construction Company Foundation 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, as well as updates on the upcoming application period, visit DEWALT Grow the Trades.

About The Turner Construction Company Foundation

‍Founded in 1983, The Turner Construction Company Foundation is a private non-profit organization. The Foundation focuses on creating positive change through charitable organizations that support workforce readiness, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and active caring in the communities Turner serves.

About the Skill Builders Program

‍The Skill Builders Program is a collaborative effort between Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) Nashville, Turner Construction Company, Metro Nashville Public Schools, PENCIL, and the Tennessee Titans. This program aims to provide critical vocational training and skills certifications to help advance careers in the trades and impact over 40,000 students in Tennessee.

About DEWALT

‍DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is committed to supporting tradespeople with advanced tools and technology solutions. For over 100 years, DEWALT has been a leader in the industry, providing innovative, high-performance tools for the toughest jobsites.