Lowe's Foundation

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Diverse individuals learning skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work in a well-lit, modern training facility, symbolizing workforce development.
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Lowe's Foundation Invests $34 Million in Skilled Trades Training

Since 2023, the Lowe's Foundation has poured over $34 million into Gable Grants, spearheading a national effort to rebuild America's skilled trades workforce.

Rick Donovan·August 8, 2026
Students learning skilled trades such as carpentry and electrical work in a modern, sunlit college workshop, representing the impact of the Lowe's Foundation grant.
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Lowe's Foundation Grants $1 Million to Houston Community College

The Lowe's Foundation just awarded nearly $8 million in grants to 10 community and technical colleges, including a $1 million grant to Houston Community College.

Rick Donovan·August 1, 2026
Students learning electrical, HVAC, and plumbing skills in a modern workshop, funded by the Lowe's Foundation grant.
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Lowe's Foundation Grants $1M to Houston Community College for Skilled Trades

Houston Community College secured a $1 million grant from the Lowe's Foundation, part of nearly $8 million distributed to 10 community and technical colleges.

Rick Donovan·July 31, 2026
Young apprentices learning electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills in a modern training facility, supported by Lowe's Foundation grants.
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Lowe's Foundation adds $8M to skilled trades training grants

In a single announcement, Lowe's Foundation just committed nearly $8 million to train the next generation of electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, bringing its total investment in skilled trades edu

Rick Donovan·July 30, 2026
Diverse individuals learning skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, showcasing a commitment to future workforce development.
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Lowe's Foundation invests $250 million in skilled trades training programs

The Lowe's Foundation plans to invest a quarter-billion dollars to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2035, according to Lowe's Foundation .

Rick Donovan·July 14, 2026
Diverse individuals learning carpentry and electrical skills in a modern training facility, emphasizing the value of human expertise in skilled trades.
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Lowe's Foundation invests $250M in skilled trades training

Lowe's Foundation is investing $250 million over the next decade to train 250,000 skilled trade workers.

Rick Donovan·May 4, 2026
Diverse apprentices learning in a modern workshop, utilizing advanced tools, representing the future of skilled trades with Lowe's Foundation support.
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Lowe's Foundation's $250M Bet: Apprenticeship Programs Reshape Skilled Trades

Lowe's Foundation commits an unprecedented $250 million to train 250,000 skilled trade workers by 2035.

Ben Foster·April 19, 2026
Diverse group of people learning skilled trades like carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing in a modern training facility.
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Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M to Train 250K Workers by 2035

By 2035, the Lowe's Foundation plans to train 250,000 skilled trades workers with a $250 million investment, a scale of corporate workforce development rarely seen, according to Entrepreneur .

Rick Donovan·April 11, 2026
Diverse students learning in a modern, well-equipped skilled trades workshop, symbolizing opportunity and the future of craftsmanship.
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Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250M for Skilled Trades Technology Education

In Columbus, Georgia, a new TV docuseries sponsored by the Lowe's Foundation spotlights local craftsmen.

Rick Donovan·April 10, 2026
A diverse team of skilled tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, working together on a construction site, symbolizing the need for comprehensive solutions to the skilled trades shortage.
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Lowe's $250M Is a Start, But Government Incentives and Education Reform Must Fix the Skilled Trades Shortage

While corporate investment like the Lowe's Foundation's $250 million is a welcome step, it cannot single-handedly solve the skilled trades shortage; a comprehensive solution requires robust government incentives and fundamental educational reforms.

Rick Donovan·April 7, 2026
Diverse students learning skilled trades like plumbing, electrical, and carpentry in a modern vocational training center, symbolizing the Lowe's Foundation's investment in future professionals.
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Lowe's Foundation Pledges $250 Million for Skilled Trades Training

In a major move to combat the national labor crisis, the Lowe's Foundation has committed $250 million over the next decade to fund skilled trades training for 250,000 new professionals.

Rick Donovan·April 7, 2026