SkillsUSA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing middle-school, high-school and college students for careers in the skilled trades industry. Since 2020, Wolverine has been a supporter of the SkillsUSA Hope Fund, an initiative that offers financial support to students in crisis.

In 2023, Wolverine and SkillsUSA partnered for National Signing Day, an event dedicated to celebrating high-school seniors who have committed to pursuing an education in the skilled trades.

YouthBuild is a nonprofit organization that helps young people between the ages of 16 and 24 get their high school diploma or equivalent, while also earning a construction certificate and learning other life skills.

Since 2021, Wolverine has supported YouthBuild Grand Rapids with product and financial donations. They were the our 2023 Mentor Month feature, which highlighted the importance of mentorship and the opportunities the skilled trades have to offer. Additionally, Rockford based Wolverine staffers have the opportunity to volunteer along side YouthBuild students.

A part of Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, Metallica Scholars is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to individuals pursing a skilled trade education. Wolverine has supported Metallica Scholars since 2020 through exclusive product collaborations, financial and in-kind donations.

mikeroweWORKS Foundation is helping to close the skills gap by highlighting the millions of vocational opportunities that are often overlooked. It challenges myths and misconceptions about skilled trades careers, and encourages young people to get the skills needed to thrive in the industry. The mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship provides financial assistance for hardworking high-school graduates as they embark on a vocational program.

unCommon Construction is a nonprofit organization that works with high school apprentices to build houses and gain technical, professional and personal skills. Wolverine partnered with unCommon Construction in 2022 with a special-edition collaboration collection where all proceeds benefited high school students interested in pursuing careers in the skilled trades.