ROSETOWN, Sask. – Rosetown Central High School has been selected as one of just six recipients nationwide to receive the 2025 DEWALT Tool Enhancement Package, a prestigious grant awarded by Skills/Compétences Canada, Skills Canada Saskatchewan and DEWALT.
The package, valued at approximately $10,000, includes high-quality tools briefly used during the Skills Canada National Competition. The tools will be used to support hands-on learning in trades and technology programs, strengthening Rosetown's long-standing commitment to skilled trades education.
The tools will benefit all students, including those with special needs, by enhancing training opportunities in areas such as cabinetmaking, carpentry, welding and autobody. The grant also recognizes the school’s consistent involvement in Skills Canada competitions and its strong track record of integrating trades-based learning into the classroom.
Under the guidance of project advisor and Practical and Applied Arts teacher Ken Dows, RCHS students have taken on numerous community projects over the years, from building accessible garden boxes for seniors to crafting sensory tables for local daycares and completing repairs for area facilities.
The grant will further support students in developing real-world skills while continuing to give back to the Rosetown community.
Skills Canada and DEWALT said the grant aims to inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals by providing schools with the tools they need to succeed.
Rosetown Central High School joins an elite group of institutions across Canada recognized for excellence in trades education.