We are on a mission to solve the biggest problem in the skilled trades.
51%
no longer want to pursue a 4-year degree, but they don't know their other options
70%
of trades careers are still discovered through word-of-mouth referrals.
87%
of employers are facing a skills gap and struggle to find and retain quality talent.
The Labor Gap Crisis
There's an ever-growing demand in the skilled trades, but not enough workers to fill the need. The trades offer stable, high-earning careers, so why aren't people running to them?
A staggering 70% of trades careers are still discovered through word-of-mouth referrals. In our modern era of technology and communication, it just shows that the biggest barrier for career seekers to get into the skilled trades is a lack of information and exposure. We aim to solve this problem.
Awareness is key
Many career seekers are increasingly looking for non traditional, low-debt career paths but lack resources to guide them. At JoinTheTrades.com, we've set out to tackle this challenge head-on. Our mission is clear: we educate career seekers about trade opportunities and connect them with schools, employers, and unions to help kickstart their careers.
Our Vision
Our vision at JoinTheTrades.com is to revolutionize the perception of trade careers while breaking down the barriers to entry. We're determined to provide young and second-career professionals with the same level of information and support available to college and military aspirants. Our goal is to pave a clear and accessible path to a successful career in the trades, ultimately bridging the skilled labor gap that's persisted for decades.
How are we different?
Holistic Exposure
Career seekers gain a comprehensive market view, accessing diverse listings from employers, schools, and unions, allowing them to align with their unique interests and aspirations.
​Awareness Building
We go beyond just listings. We use engaging social media posts, blogs, and podcasts to educate and inspire potential entrants about skilled trade opportunities.
Re-imagining Connection
JoinTheTrades core focus is fostering meaningful connections, bypassing traditional job posts and resumes for direct interactions between career seekers and hiring entities.
No job posts or resumes. Taking cues from innovative sites like Zillow and Airbnb, JoinTheTrades.com allows career seekers to bypass the jumble of job posts to narrow their local career options to what matters to them most.
Our Leadership
Christopher Scott
CTO
Full stack developer with 20+ years in coding and cyber-security.
Nicole Bass
CEO and Founder
Owner of industry-leading training organization in the commercial HVAC industry (SP-HVAC.com).
Srivani Sista
Senior Growth Marketer
Senior growth marketer with multiple start-up successes.
Join The Revolution
Help us bridge the labor gap and revolutionize the skilled trades industry. Explore what we can do for you.
Download our the App
Are you ready to get started? Download the JoinTheTrades.com app today to seamlessly connect with career seekers, employers and schools.
Join our Team
Want to help us make a difference? We’re constantly on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our sales team and supercharge the movement!