Lasting Investments To Grow The Trades
The world needs passionate tradespeople. In fact, in 2026 alone the industry will need nearly 349,000 new skilled workers*. At the Lowe’s Foundation, we’re committed to helping people across the country achieve success with a rewarding career that offers flexibility, high earnings potential and outstanding job satisfaction.
* Associated Builders and Contractors: (January 2026)
Our Promise
Tradespeople
"I’ve always wanted to work in construction and Wilkes Community College has supported me by giving me everything I need to be successful. The trades pay well, and there’s a huge need for skilled workers. If you’re willing to put in the work, it’s a great career path."
"Skilled trades offer a lot of opportunities to make good money. If you want to make good money, go into the trades."
"The Goodwill training program was a major turning point for me,” said Yuliya. “I secured a stable job, which allowed me to get my first home loan. This was a huge victory for me. I continue to grow and learn a lot."
"I want to continue to gain the skills of being an effective leader. I want to learn more about how to fix my own home and run my own organizations while continuing to empower women to build their own businesses. Most importantly, I want to give my children hope and something to look up to."
The Lowe’s Foundation's Gable Grants Program is how we're making a difference—it's our commitment to train and develop 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2035 through a $250 million investment. Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable future for our communities, one job-ready pro at a time.
Gable Grant Recipients
Across the United States, the Lowe’s Foundation is committed to train and develop 250,000 skilled tradespeople by 2035 through a $250 million investment.
- Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations
- Community and Technical Colleges
- National Nonprofit Organizations
Partners in the Trades
