GIVING BACK
The Home Depot Foundation is proud to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople and spread awareness to individuals in search of their passion. With nearly 350k+ roles available, there’s a wealth of opportunity throughout the trades industries. The Foundation’s Path to Pro program offers free education, hands-on training and certifications for youth, separating military service members and underserved communities.
Training Communities
In its first few years, The Foundation’s trades-focused partnerships have:
INTRODUCED OVER
15K
PEOPLE TO THE
SKILLED TRADES
CERTIFIED OVER
5K
PARTICIPANTS
PROGRAMS IN
27
STATES
MILITARY
PROGRAM
In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute (HBI) launched its joint, 12-week trades training program for separating military members. The program provides industry-recognized PACT and OSHA 10 certifications.
HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM
In 2019, The Home Depot Foundation and HBI expanded its trades training program into high schools across the nation. The two-year program is offered to 11th and 12th grade students and provides PACT certification.
YOUTH
PROGRAM
In 2018, The Home Depot Foundation and Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) joined forces to introduce Construction Ready Plus — an advanced level trades training program. In 2020, both organizations extended their partnership to The Marcus Foundation and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to begin a K12 trades training program for youth in Georgia.
ACADEMY
PROGRAMS
In 2020, The Home Depot Foundation and HBI established a community-based education model in Denver, CO and Orlando, FL to help train and certify high school and adult populations.
Trades Training Partners
