Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) has officially joined Generation T (“Gen T”), a national movement launched by Lowe’s Home Improvement to address the widening skilled trades gap. Together, Gen T seeks to drive enrollment in skilled trade training and build a pipeline of skilled trade workers to offset the anticipated gap of 3 million jobs by 2028. 

One key component of the movement is a first-of-its-kind national skilled jobs marketplace, available on the Gen T website, that connects people to prospective apprentices. “Metabo HPT is proud to be a part of this movement, and we are excited about how we can support strengthening our key trade customers,” says Joe Leffler, senior vice president of sales & marketing at Metabo HPT. “Helping drive awareness in support of our future trades men and women throughout the country is vital.” 

Metabo and Lowes team at high school event

Metabo HPT joins more than 60 Gen T organizations across the country who are facilitating the education and training needed to populate the skilled trades industry, close the job skills gap and shape a new perception of the skilled trades. 

For more information about Generation T, visit WeAreGenerationT.com