The Home Depot, the largest home-improvement retailer in the U.S, is introducing high school students to careers in the skilled trade industry.
In partnership with ServiceTitan, the new initiative, called Path to Pro aims to recruit and train skilled trade workers.
The initiative gives ServiceTitan customers access to Home Depot’s Pro Xtra contractor loyalty benefits, the Path to Pro Network hiring platform, on-demand Path to Pro Skills Program training, and the PathtoPro.com resource hub.
“The trades industry is facing a generational workforce challenge, and solving it requires bold collaboration,” said Bryan Olshock, chief marketing officer at ServiceTitan. “Through our partnership with the Home Depot’s Path to Pro program, we’re connecting our customers with talent, while helping to create a sustainable future for the trades by investing in the next generation of skilled professionals.”
According to the release, there is a nationwide shortage with over 400,000 open construction jobs in the U.S. The partnership hopes to serve as a pipeline for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other trades talent.
How Contractors Can Get Started
Contractors can sign up for the Path to Pro program by registering for Home Depot’s free contractor loyalty program, Pro Xtra. Once registered, contractors gain access to the Path to Pro Network, where they can post job openings, connect with trades professionals, and take advantage of free training and resources.
Since 2018, The Foundation’s Path to Pro program has introduced more than 245,000 people to the skilled trades and trained more than 43,000 youth, high school students, underserved communities and separating U.S. military servicemembers.
Apart from The Foundation’s work to bridge the skilled labor gap, The Home Depot has enabled tens of thousands of jobseekers to connect with Pro customers looking to hire through the online labor marketplace, the Path to Pro Network. Thousands of participants have graduated from the Path to Pro Skills Program, a free, on-demand program that gives participants the necessary training to secure entry-level positions in the skilled trades.