skilled-trades

The Cybersecurity Trade Project - Flagship Open Framework Specifications & Governance Standards

Free, open-source career roadmaps for skilled trades — electricians and technicians work through official standards (GOST) via hands-on tasks. Written in DHH's canonical Rails style: Hotwire, no SPA, no service objects, no build step.

An open standard for proof-first hiring. Ten things, verifiable before the interview. Both sides accountable. By Chris Fairley.

A guide to specialized job boards and talent pipelines for the Phoenix Skilled Trades market

Mobile-first career exploration app that helps high school students discover skilled trades through interactive pathways, simulations, and guided learning experiences

The Trade Economy Index: US skilled-trade economics with documented provenance. CC BY 4.0.

Training-program framework for Tyonek subsidiaries: lean value streams, govcon certification compliance, and DOL apprenticeship (Apprentice/Journeyman/Master) pathways. Portfolio piece for a Training Manager role.

An open, sourced guide for programmers moving into the skilled trades in Canada — every trade, every certifying body, every information channel.

UpSmith — independent third-party profile of a public API surface, by API Evangelist. UpSmith is a Dallas, Texas-based company backed by a16z that builds AI agents for home services and skilled trades businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). Its platform texts customers to confirm appointments, follows up on cold estimates, responds to inbound lead

Craftview — independent third-party profile of a public API surface, by API Evangelist. Craftview Software GmbH is a Frankfurt-headquartered European software group that builds ERP and project-management software for the skilled trades. Formed as a buy-and-build platform, Craftview operates a portfolio of long-established regional ERP brands — C'FL

A recruiting market insight project on why traditional tech-driven sourcing misses skilled trades and industrial talent.

Powerus — independent third-party profile of a public API surface, by API Evangelist. PowerUs is Germany's largest job platform for skilled trades and crafts, connecting tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, roofers, metalworkers, mechanics and more) with employers across construction, electrical and mechanical industries.

LaborUp — independent third-party profile of a public API surface, by API Evangelist. LaborUp is an AI-powered recruiting platform for American manufacturing, connecting skilled industrial workers — machinists, CNC programmers, welders, and maintenance technicians — with manufacturing employers.

Interplay Learning — independent third-party profile of a public API surface, by API Evangelist. Interplay Learning is an Austin, Texas edtech company delivering always-on, immersive skilled trades training through online video courses, 3D simulations, and VR for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facilities maintenance, and solar.