Tractor Supply and Carhartt Make $150,000 Donation to Support Skilled Workforce Development

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced a $150,000 donation to SkillsUSA to support its work preparing students for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Tractor Supply and Carhartt representatives presented the donation during SkillsUSA Week, a nationwide event that provides state associations, advisors and student members the opportunity to promote SkillsUSA programs and activities at the local and state levels.

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“The Support the Trades fundraiser, which aligns with our core values and commitment to supporting Life Out Here, has been impactful in so many ways. We are raising awareness around the critical need for more skilled workers, and at the same time raising funds for SkillsUSA, which is making huge strides in preparing the next generation of those workers,” said Marti Skold-Jordan, manager of the Tractor Supply Company Foundation. “This year, we were thrilled to draw even more attention to their important work by presenting the donation during SkillsUSA Week, a time when the organization makes a concerted effort to raise its profile and the community it serves. As proud supporters of agriculture and trade education, we are honored to partner with Carhartt to champion their programming and help close the skills gap.”

Tractor Supply and Carhartt launched the Support the Trades fundraiser in 2021, with a portion of sales from the Carhartt-designed collection going toward SkillsUSA. This year’s August event included shirts, hats, knit caps and more.

“We’re proud to continue working alongside Tractor Supply in support of SkillsUSA’s mission to develop the workforce and attract students to careers in the skilled trades,” said Susan Hennike, chief brand officer for Carhartt. “Carhartt has a longstanding history and commitment to hardworking people in the skilled trades and we look forward to seeing the impact this donation will have on providing students the tools and resources they need to close the skills gap and make their own histories.”