Our Mission
CLOSING THE SKILLED LABOR GAP
With more than 400K available jobs in construction and 40% of the construction workforce retiring in the next decade, a career in the skilled trades has never been more in demand.
With technical college and certificate programs estimated at a third the cost of 4-year college options, along with free training programs through Path to Pro, a career in the trades has never been more attainable.
Our mission is to empower and build the next generation of trades professionals and provide Pros access to ready-to-hire job seekers.
210 thousand+
individuals introduced to the skilled trades
42 thousand+
participants trained nationwide
$50 Million
committed to addressing the skilled labor gap
50 thousand+
jobseekers connected to millions of hiring Pros
Giving Back
THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
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 400,000+ jobs available, there’s great opportunity throughout the trades industries. The Foundation’s Path to Pro program offers free education, hands-on training and certifications for youth, high school students, underserved communities, and separating U.S. military members.
The Home Depot Foundation’s
TRADES-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS
MILITARY PROGRAM
Each year, in partnership with Home Builders Institute (HBI), the Path to Pro military program provides nearly 1,200 exiting service members with industry recognized pre-apprenticeship certification (PACT) through 10 U.S. military bases.
HIGH SCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAM
The Path to Pro high school and youth program offers curriculum and hands-on training to students in hundreds of schools across the nation, with partners HBI and Construction Ready.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Through the Path to Pro scholarship program, The Home Depot Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships nationwide to students pursuing an education at a trade college or postsecondary program.
SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
- Open to anyone interested in pursuing skilled trades training
- Applications accepted year-round
Folds of Honor Scholarships
- Open to qualifying veterans and military family members
- The next application window opens Feb. 1, 2025.
ACADEMY PROGRAM
The Path to Pro academy program offers industry training and certification for diverse adult populations and underserved communities in partnership with HBI.
Learn more about the Academy Program and enroll today.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, we are partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program. This virtual program will guide U.S. military veterans and military spouses through the process of establishing a successful business foundation.
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