Provides Financial Assistance for SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
SkillsTrader® and SkillsUSA announced today that the companies have entered a strategic partnership that will support workforce development.
The agreement brings together SkillsTrader®’s all-in one digital platform built specifically for skilled tradespeople, and SkillsUSA’s community of 333,527 students and educators from 53 states, spanning 130 job categories. Through this official partnership, SkillsTrader® will provide financial support for SkillsUSA’s National
Leadership and Skills Conference, specifically, the Advisor’s Call to Action Breakfast, the Business Partner Lounge and SkillsUSA TECHSPO, as well as general mission support.
SkillsTrader® is an online ecosystem where skilled trade professionals can find work faster with trade-specific employment opportunities, find quality training programs, participate in trade-specific collaboration and information sharing, and interact with
thought leaders and industry influencers. Made up of 650 businesses, corporations, trade associations, labour unions, and an increasing number of students, SkillsUSA helps middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students prepare for careers and excel in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.
SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference members and attendees will be introduced to the SkillsTrader® platform as a resource that keeps them connected well after the event ends. To become the digital networking hub for attendees to interact with
one another, and as a resource for educators, employers, and job seekers.
About SkillsTrader®
SkillsTrader® is a digital platform for professionals in the trades to interact with one another, receive trade-specific mentorship, and leverage various educational and employment opportunities. We help people advance their careers, find employment, and identify quality training that increases competitiveness.
We address workforce shortages by highlighting career opportunities, recommending training, and connecting tradespeople to peers and resources. SkillsTrader® also has strategic partnership agreements with Women Building Futures, NAIT School of Skilled Trades, Nike Sports Camp Canada, Sherwin Williams, Axalta, Simplicity Car Care, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, and PPG. For more information: skillstrader.com.