Rutland, Vermont-June 8, 2009-Lowe’s and Kobalt Tools in partnership with SkillsUSA are helping the next generation of skilled trade professionals at Stafford Technical Center through their new Tough Tools for Cool Schools program. Lowe’s is donating approximately $600 worth of Kobalt tools to Stafford as part of their new national program, which will total $300,000 to more than 500 SkillsUSA building trades and renovation programs across the nation for use in their classroom.
SkillsUSA Advisor John Bixby, was selected to receive the tool kit for the local Electrical/Plumbing Program at Stafford Technical Center. “This is a wonderful example of how industry works to partner with education, for the betterment of the technical program and to help ensure the success of my students,” said Bixby. “SkillsUSA has had a huge part in the transformation of my students because it provides skills and leadership training that they don’t get anywhere else. Lowe’s support just reinforces what we are teaching in the classroom and shows the value of education-industry partnerships.
“Lowe’s is proud to work with Kobalt Tools and SkillsUSA to continue to prepare America’s future skilled work force and help students in their chosen career paths,” said Larry Stone, Lowe’s President and Chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation.