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The Home Depot Foundation Helps Revitalize "Shop Class" with Nationwide Grants
As the skilled trades industry faces a massive retirement cliff over the next decade, The Home Depot Foundation is providing funding to help schools and skilled trades training organizations make the physical improvements they need to attract and retain the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The Foundation is now accepting applications for Path to Pro Education Grants from eligible programs in communities across the country. This initial $1 million investment fuels critical tool and resour
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