Question 1

How does TradeHired match trade students to jobs?

Accepted Answer

TradeHired recommends relevant openings using information students and employers provide, including trade skills, credentials, location, availability, and pay preferences. Students always review and choose whether to apply.

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

Can employers browse every student?

Accepted Answer

No. Only verified employers can search students who explicitly opt into marketplace discovery. Private student profiles remain private, and outreach stays attached to a real job and an auditable hiring process.

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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