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The only place to discover, compare, and start a career in the skilled trades. Explore pathways, find training, and get hired — all in one place.

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/ˈjɜːr · ni · mən/
journeyman.
noun
Middle English · from journey (a day's work) + man
1
A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and earned the right to practice a trade under their own name.
2
One who is reliable, competent, and experienced — not a beginner, not yet a master, but the backbone of every industry that builds something real.
3
The platform that connects skilled tradespeople with the careers, recognition, and futures they've earned.
Find your trade →
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Outdated school websites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.


Preview

Discover your trade.
Then get hired.

No more wading through millions of irrelevant listings. Journeyman's job board is exclusively for the skilled trades — connected directly to your quiz results, pathway maps, and training programs.

All Trades
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Welding
CNC
8 jobs near Philadelphia, PA
Sample listings for demonstration purposes only
🔍

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Journeyman Electrician
Patterson Electric Co.
$72K–$92K
Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time
Posted 2 hours ago
About This Role

What You'll Do
    What We're Looking For
      Benefits & Perks
        Free to apply · No account required
        The job board launches with the platform. Join the waitlist for early access.
        Employers: Post your first listing free — forever. No catch.
        🎯

        Qualified Candidates Only

        Applicants come through our quiz and pathway maps — they've already researched the trade and self-selected in. No random résumé spam.

        Post in 60 Seconds

        Self-serve job posting. Pick a trade, set the location and pay, add a description, and you're live. No sales calls, no contracts.

        📊

        See What's Working

        Track views, clicks, and applications per listing. Featured employers get priority placement in quiz results and pathway pages.


        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

        Stop losing candidates to Indeed.
        Start hiring people who chose your trade.

        Your next hire already knows what trade they want. Meet them here.

        Journeyman isn't a general job board where your listing competes with millions of irrelevant posts. Every candidate on this platform has actively researched the trades, taken our career quiz, and self-selected into your industry. That means better applicants, faster hires, and less wasted time.

        Posting is free. Forever. No catch, no credit card, no sales calls. Post a job in 60 seconds and reach candidates who are ready to work.

        Join 50+ employers already on the waitlist. We'll reach out before launch.
        🎯
        Pre-Qualified Candidates
        Every applicant has completed our trade match quiz and explored career pathways. They know what they want — no tire-kickers.
        Post in 60 Seconds
        Self-serve posting. Pick a trade, set location and pay, add a description — you're live. No recruiter needed, no contracts.
        🏆
        Built for Small Shops
        70% of trades employers are 1–20 people. Journeyman is designed for you — not enterprise HR departments. Affordable, simple, effective.
        📊
        See What's Working
        Track views, clicks, and applications per listing. Featured employers get priority placement in quiz results and pathway pages.

        Get Early Access

        The trades are waiting.
        So is your future.

        Join the waitlist. Be first to access Journeyman when we launch.

        You're on the list.

        We'll reach out when Journeyman launches.