Nigro Construction Donates 1,445 Tools to SECTA
The donation closes Careers in Construction Month and the company's annual Tools for Trades Drive.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Nigro Construction delivered 1,445 tools and $1,900 in monetary donations to construction technology students at Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA). The gift marks the close of Careers in Construction Month and the company's annual Tools for Trades Drive, which surpassed its goal of 1,200 tools.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to reduce barriers to entering construction and skilled trades by equipping high school students with professional-grade tools. Demand for construction and skilled trades workers continues to grow.
Nigro Construction delivered 1,445 tools and $1,900 to SECTA, exceeding the drive's 1,200-tool goal and bringing total donations since 2024 above 3,000 tools. The report does not detail how the equipment will be allocated among students or classes.
The players
Nigro Construction
A construction company that runs the annual Tools for Trades Drive to support students entering the skilled trades.
Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA)
A Las Vegas career and technical high school whose construction technology program received the donation.
Lowe's
A national home improvement retailer that contributed to the Tools for Trades Drive.
Wright Engineers
An industry partner that contributed to the Tools for Trades Drive.
The details
Tools are provided so students have a tool for every lesson and spend less time sharing equipment. Contributions came from local businesses, community members, Nigro's subcontractors, and industry partners including Lowe's and Wright Engineers.
Timeline
2024: Tools for Trades initiative began.
October: Careers in Construction Month is observed annually.
November 6, 2026: Nigro delivered tools and donations to SECTA students.
Industry Pipeline
The gift lands during Careers in Construction Month, an October observance that highlights the trades workforce pipeline. It channels industry giving directly into a Las Vegas high school construction program at the close of that month.
Students at SECTA gain access to professional-grade tools for hands-on construction projects and competitions. The donation reduces the cost barrier for students entering skilled trades programs in Southern Nevada.
The takeaway
Industry-funded equipment can lower the cost of entry for students pursuing skilled trades careers. Local employers and school programs can collaborate to keep those pathways accessible.
Further reading
Explore more Las Vegas philanthropy news to see how local companies support education and workforce programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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