Question 1

How does TradeHired match trade students to jobs?

Accepted Answer

TradeHired uses a 6-axis matching engine that scores every student-job pair across geographic proximity, skill fit, reliability (from real attendance data), urgency, availability, and pay compatibility. The engine uses Gale-Shapley stable matching and MCDA multi-criteria scoring — not keyword matching.

Question 2

Is TradeHired free for students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TradeHired is completely free for trade students. Create a profile, add your skills and certifications, and get matched with employers who need exactly what you bring. No cost ever.

Question 3

What trade certifications can I verify on TradeHired?

Accepted Answer

TradeHired supports AWS welding certification verification (CWI, SCWI, D1.1, D1.5) through the American Welding Society registry. NCCER credentials can be imported via the BuilderFax Digital Wallet. OSHA 10/30, EPA 608, state licenses, and other credentials can be uploaded as documents.

Question 4

What trades does TradeHired cover?

Accepted Answer

TradeHired covers 13 trade verticals: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, masonry, automotive, heavy equipment, solar, fire protection, pipefitting, ironwork, and more. Each trade has specific skill taxonomies and certification tracking.

Question 5

How does the reliability score work?

Accepted Answer

The reliability score is calculated from real attendance data (40% weight), punctuality records (30%), and instructor endorsements (30%). Unlike self-reported references, this score is backed by verifiable school records. It gives employers confidence that a candidate will actually show up.

Question 6

Can trade schools use TradeHired for WIOA reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TradeHired provides free WIOA outcome tracking for trade schools. Placement rates, time to hire, starting wages, and credential attainment are calculated automatically as students get matched and hired through the platform. Data is export-ready for federal reporting.

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