TradeLaunch
Vetted · Structured · Paid

The apprenticeship marketplace built for trades.

Skip the $5K–$8K agency fees. TradeLaunch connects contractors directly with pre-vetted apprentices in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and more — backed by a model investors trust.

Post an ApprenticeshipFor contractors
Apply as an ApprenticeFor apprentices

No placement fees for the first 30 days. Talk to our team

77%Contractors who can't fill open positionsof construction firms are hiring constrained
500K+New trades workers needed in 2026industry-wide shortage driving urgent demand
$5K–$8KAverage agency placement feeper hire, before onboarding costs

From posting to placement in days.

No lengthy agency cycles. No bloated retainers. Just a direct pipeline from contractors to qualified apprentices ready to work.

1

Contractors post a role

Describe trade specialty, working conditions, hours, and set your budget.

2

We pre-vet every applicant

We verify credentials, certifications, and work history so you don't have to.

3

Apprentices start earning

Matched apprentices begin paid on-the-job training, tracked in a shared dashboard.

Every specialty. One marketplace.

From one-person shops to 50-person crews, TradeLaunch covers the trades that build.

Credential-verified candidates
Structured earning-while-learning
Background-checked & safety-trained
Mentorship coordination tools
ElectricalPlumbingHVACCarpentryWeldingMasonryRoofingSheet MetalPaintingSolar Installation

Why contractors choose TradeLaunch

Cut hiring costs

No $5K–$8K placement fees. Pay a flat, transparent rate that saves thousands per hire.

Vetted candidates only

Every apprentice is credential-checked, background-screened, and skills-assessed before they reach you.

Retention tools built in

Milestone tracking, mentorship prompts, and progress dashboards keep apprentices engaged and reduce churn.

Fast placement

Most roles are matched within days, not weeks — because our pipeline is pre-qualified and ready.

No commitment

Post a role at no upfront cost. You only pay when you hire. No retainers, no long-term contracts.

Career-path apprentices

Our apprentices aren't just labor — they're building careers. Structured pathways mean better attitudes and lower turnover.

Ready to hire without the agency fee?

We match contractors with vetted, job-ready apprentices — without the $5K–$8K placement fees. Post your first role and see candidates in days.

Response within 24 hourshello@tradelaunch.com