Launching Spring 2026

Find YourTrade.

The first platform that maps your entire path into the skilled trades — from discovery to apprenticeship to career. Think Common App, but for people who build things.

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439K
New workers needed
in construction alone — this year
5 : 2
Boomers retiring for every
young worker entering trades
70%
Of employers can't find
qualified skilled workers
$0 debt
Most apprenticeships pay
you while you learn
The Problem

College has an entire ecosystem.
The trades have nothing.

If you want a four-year degree, there are dozens of platforms guiding your every step. Want to become an electrician, welder, or CNC machinist? You're completely on your own.

College-bound students get:

Common App
Naviance & CollegeBoard
Campus tours & rankings
Scholarship databases
Trained guidance counselors

Trades-bound people get:

Scattered Google results
Outdated school websites
Word of mouth
"Just figure it out"
Nothing. Literally nothing.

Interactive

Not sure where to start?
Find your trade in 60 seconds.

Answer 5 quick questions about what you enjoy, how you work, and what matters to you. We'll point you toward the trades that fit.

What kind of work excites you most?
Pick the one that feels most natural.
Solving puzzles & systems
Figuring out how things connect and making them work
🔥
Building with my hands
Physical work where I can see what I've created
🔧
Fixing things that break
Diagnosing problems and getting things running again
💻
Technology & precision
Working with machines, computers, and exact measurements
What's your ideal work environment?
Where do you see yourself day-to-day?
🏠
Different job sites every day
Homes, commercial buildings, new construction
🏭
Factory or shop floor
One facility, consistent environment, steady routine
🏗️
Industrial or heavy construction
Large-scale projects, infrastructure, heavy equipment
🌎
Wherever the work takes me
Travel, variety, maybe work across different states
How important is earning potential to you?
Be honest — there's no wrong answer.
🎯
Top priority
I want the highest ceiling possible, even if it takes longer
⚖️
Good balance
Solid pay matters but so does work-life balance
🚀
Fast start matters most
I want to be earning good money as quickly as possible
🏢
I want to own a business someday
Building toward running my own operation
How do you feel about physical work?
This affects which trades fit your lifestyle.
💪
Bring it on
I want to be moving, lifting, working hard all day
🤝
Active but not extreme
On my feet and using my hands, but not backbreaking
🧠
More brain than brawn
I prefer thinking and problem-solving over heavy labor
🎛️
Mix of mental and physical
Some hands-on, some technical — best of both worlds
How soon do you want to start working?
This determines the best training path.
⏱️
As fast as possible
Get me trained and earning in under a year
📅
1–2 years is fine
Willing to invest time for stronger foundation
🏆
I'll invest 4–5 years for the best outcome
Full apprenticeship, deep skills, highest earning potential
🔄
I want to earn while I learn
Paid training or apprenticeship is a must
✨ Your Top Match
Electrician
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Mid-Career Salary
$62K
Training Time
4–5 yrs
Demand
Very High
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What Journeyman Does

Everything the trades have
been missing. In one place.

01

Trade Explorer

Browse every skilled trade with real salary data, certifications, physical demands, and career progression — not job descriptions, actual careers.

02

Program Finder

Search thousands of apprenticeships, trade schools, and union programs by location. Filter for programs that pay you while you learn.

03

Pathway Maps

Visual roadmaps showing exactly how to go from "interested" to "employed" — with timelines, milestones, and salary at every stage.

04

Real Reviews

Hear from people who actually completed programs. Honest, structured reviews so you know what you're signing up for before you commit.

05

Compare Programs

Side-by-side program comparison on the metrics that matter — cost, duration, job placement rate, and what graduates actually earn.

06

Counselor Hub

Dedicated tools for guidance counselors and parents. Shareable resources and batch search by district. Finally, something to hand to students.


The Numbers Don't Lie

Trades careers pay.
And they start paying faster.

No $80K in student debt. No four years of lost income. Many trades start earning from day one through paid apprenticeships.

Trade
Entry Salary
Mid-Career
Senior / Owner
Electrician
$37,000
$62,000
$110,000+
Plumber
$34,000
$60,000
$120,000+
HVAC Technician
$32,000
$55,000
$110,000+
Welder (Specialized)
$35,000
$78,000
$120,000+
CNC Machinist
$38,000
$58,000
$95,000+
Industrial Maintenance
$36,000
$56,000
$95,000+
Compare
Average 4-year degree holder at age 26: $52,000 salary with $33,000 in debt. Average journeyman electrician at age 26: $62,000 salary with $0 debt — and 4+ years of work experience.

Who It's For

Whether you're 17 or 37,
your path starts here.

🔧

The Explorer

Ages 16–19

You know college isn't for you — or at least not yet. You want a career where you build real things, earn well, and don't start life buried in debt.

🔄

The Pivoter

Ages 25–45

You're ready for a change. Maybe stuck in a dead-end role, carrying loans for a degree you don't use, or just want work that actually matters.

🧭

The Guide

Parents & Counselors

Your kid or student wants to work with their hands. You want to help but have no idea where to point them. Now you do.


A journeyman is someone who has completed their apprenticeship and earned the right to practice their craft independently. That's not a fallback plan — that's a destination.
— The meaning behind the name

Get Early Access

The trades are waiting.
So is your future.

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