Connect the Trades

Connecting Skilled Trades. Building Futures.

Guiding your journey to renewal with clarity and purpose.

For Skilled Workers

Find verified job opportunities matched to your skills and location. Access training programs, union connections, and a supportive community for trades professionals.

For Employers

Hire qualified mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians efficiently. Our AI-powered matching reduces time-to-hire and improves retention and verified credentials.

For Trades Schools & Unions

Connect to potential students and grow your membership. Streamlined pathways from training to employment with integrated certification tracking.

Gamification & Career Tracking

Earn experience points as you complete certifications, apply for jobs, and begin your career. Watch your professional journey progress from apprentice to master tradesperson.

Complete Trades Ecosystem

TradesConnects brings together job seekers, employers, training programs, and unions on one gamified platform: solving the skilled trades shortage from every angle.

01 | Find Jobs Instantly: AI-powered matching connects you with employers seeking your exact skills and certification - no endless scrolling required.

02 | Track Your Progress: Gamified experience points show your career growth from apprentice to master tradespeople, with certification displayed in real-time.

03 | Access Training and Unions: Direct connections to vocational schools, certification programs, and trade unions: all verified in one place.

04 | Build Your Community: Network with 41.5M+ trade workers, share knowledge, and learn from experienced professionals in your field.

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Why Choose TradeConnect?

The skilled trades face a crisis - 41.5 million unfilled positions in the US and 536,000 in the UK. TradesConnects solves this by creating verified pathways from training to employment, helping workers build careers while giving employers access to qualified talent. Our platform doesn't just fill jobs—it builds futures.

TradesConnects

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    Trade-specific job matching

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    Integrated training programs

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    Union membership pathways

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    Gamified Career Progression

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    Verified Credentials system

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    Full lifecycle support

General Job Board

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    Basic job posting

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    No specialization

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    No career development

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    No credential verification

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    Limited employer tools

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    No ongoing support

Traditional Agencies

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    Local Market Knowledge

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    High Placement Fees

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    No worker development

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    Limited candidate pool

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    No ongoing support

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    Slow hiring process

“Three out of four contractors say they’re struggling to fill hourly craft positions. This labor shortage is costing the U.S. economy billions in delayed projects and lost productivity. We need solutions that connect willing workers with these opportunities. ”
— Associated General Contractors of America, 2024 Workforce Survey

How It Works

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Join the Platform

Workers: Create profile and get matched
Employers: Post jobs and find talent

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Connect and Verify

Workers: Build skills and certifications
Employers: Review verified candidates

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Grow Together

Workers: Land jobs and advance careers
Employers: Hire efficiently and reduce turnover

Connect with Us

Stop struggling to find qualified trade workers. Schedule a 15-minute call to learn how TradesConnects delivers verified, skilled candidates matched to your specific needs - with no long-term commitments.

Talk to Our Team