Roofing Workforce Development

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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.

Tremco’s Rising Stars Program has become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, expanding its reach and funding to empower underrepresented youth with construction careers. 

The Raymond Corporation selected Purdue University's research on logistics flexibility for funding through its University Research Program, which has invested $5M in 19 projects since 2016.

Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.

GAF hosted its largest-ever job training event in Southern California, offering tuition-free roofing and sales training through its Academy; half of the attendees secured job placements.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. raised more than $80k at this year’s MHI Annual Conference to fund scholarships for material handling students and support a skilled industry workforce.

Owens Corning Roofing partnered with Cornell University to offer eCornell certificate programs, providing tailored online business courses to help contractors grow and develop key skills.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has awarded $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 high school skilled trades instructors in fields like construction, welding, and automotive. 

The Raymond Corporation celebrated its 10th National Manufacturing Day by hosting onsite and online events to showcase innovation and skilled careers to students, offering tours, demos, and career insights.

GAF Roofing Academy has placed 2,000 graduates in roofing jobs across the U.S. since 2020, with a focus on underrepresented groups; GAF aims to double that by 2025.