Workwear brand Carhartt is celebrating International Women’s Day with a grant and sales donations to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation -- with proceeds from women’s gear sales on March 8 funding scholarships for women pursuing fulfilling careers in the skilled trades.
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In recognition of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, Carhartt will be donating proceeds from women’s apparel sales up to $250,000 on Carhartt.com, Reworked.Carhartt.com as well as at any of its 43 retail locations -- and will dedicate their Spring 2024 “For the Love of Labor” grant to support Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation.
“Every woman opting for a rewarding career in the skilled workforce is not only contributing to the industries they serve, but also actively challenging outdated stereotypes that often hold back talented individuals from pursuing their passions,” said Todd Corley, Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Sustainability and Community at Carhartt. “By combining efforts with 'All Within My Hands,' we aim to help break down barriers for women in the trades, which include fewer job education programs tailored for women, limited childcare options and a general lack of resources that exacerbate the gender inequity within many industries, to cultivate the next generation of workers making their own history.”
Despite a labor shortage as the demand for skilled workers rises faster than young workers can replace those approaching retirement, women only make up roughly 4% of the U.S. skilled workforce, which is why Carhartt is awarding critical funding to organizations that help light the way for women to explore meaningful careers and increase representation in the trades.
To learn more about the For the Love of Labor grant program and how Carhartt is working to build a better world, visit here.