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 National Center for Construction Education and Research received a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant for its efforts to provide career and technical education, addressing the skilled labor gap.

The Roofing Alliance has granted Clemson University over $1 million to establish a Center for Roofing Research and Workforce Development, focusing on sustainable growth, innovative research, and workforce training to address the industry’s challenges. 

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GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

Tremco Construction Products Group's "Achieve Green" program, part of its "Rising Stars" initiative, graduated its first cohort, equipping young people with skills for green construction careers via the IUPAT Apprenticeship Pathway.

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.

The new focus of the Lowe's Foundation aims to address the construction and skilled tradesperson worker shortage facing the U.S. economy.

The NRCA and other industry associations are urging the Biden administration to use infrastructure grants to improve the supply chain network.

The grants — ranging from $2 million to $10 million — will bolster states’ efforts to expand programming and inclusive recruitment strategies to attract a diverse workforce.