Nearly 1,000 Tools Donated to Help Las Vegas Construction Students Build Their Futures

Students and staff gathered around nearly 1,000 tools donated from Nigro’s Tools for Trades drive.

Construction students at Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA) are better equipped for the classroom and the jobsite thanks to nearly 1,000 donated tools and more than $800 in cash and check contributions from the local community in recognition of Careers in Construction Month in October.

The donations were collected through Nigro Construction’s Tools for Trades Drive, created to show students that Southern Nevada’s construction community is invested in their future. Local businesses, trades professionals, and community members contributed new tools — from drills and tape measures to safety gear and hand tools, far exceeding the goals for the drive.

“This is what community looks like — people coming together to build opportunity,” said Cory Frank, Vice President at Nigro Construction. “Workforce needs are changing, and we need to meet that challenge by supporting the students who will carry this industry forward. Giving them the tools, resources, and encouragement to learn their craft today means building a stronger future for all of us.”

The donated tools will enhance classroom learning and training programs, giving students practical, hands-on experience while developing the technical and leadership skills needed for successful careers in the skilled trades.

“Support like this reminds our students that they are seen, valued, and supported,” said Lucas Inman, construction technology instructor at SECTA. “The Tools for Trades drive is a message that our community believes in their potential and is ready to invest in their success.”