Boban John
DEARBORN, MI — To highlight the important role of young talent in skilled industries, Carhartt has unveiled its inaugural Steel Apple awards, a new initiative to honor educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers. The awards are an extension of Carhartt’s “For the Love of Labor” program—an ongoing initiative that supports nonprofit organizations as they educate, train and place workers into skilled trades careers.
“The mentors who dedicate their careers to training the next generation of tradespeople aren’t just teachers—they’re builders of futures, role models of excellence and champions of craftsmanship for all hardworking people,” said Todd Corley, Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Sustainability and Community at Carhartt. “At Carhartt, we take pride in celebrating the exceptional educators who inspire and make a significant impact on their students’ growth and learning—both in the classroom and as they embark on their careers.”
NCCER
Carhartt is dedicating its Spring 2025 For the Love of Labor grant to supporting the National Center of Construction Education & Research (NCCER), a nonprofit education foundation and leading provider of construction, training, assessment, credentials, research and career development programs. The workwear brand is awarding $100,000 to launch and expand accredited Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs across the country—introducing CTE curriculum to students for the first time.
