How to Get Free Skilled Trades Training and Connect to Construction Jobs with The Home Depot

The Home Depot's Path to Pro initiative is designed to help solve the skilled labor shortage in the United States. The program provides resources, training, and networking opportunities for people who are interested in a career in the skilled trades.

What is Path to Pro?

The Path to Pro Program has three main components:

• PathtoPro.com which offers skilled trades resources and information, the Skills Program, and the Network.
  
• The Skills Program offers free, on-demand training in English and in Spanish, and educational resources for careers in the skilled trades, building the next generation of trades and construction professionals.
  
• The Network allows jobseekers in construction to connect with hiring Home Depot Pros. As a free benefit of Pro Xtra, Pro customers can connect with and hire the skilled tradespeople they need to grow their business. It simplifies the hiring process by allowing Pros to easily review candidates' portfolios, experience, and qualifications. Pros can also post jobs for free.

How much does the Path to Pro program cost

The Path to Pro program is free.

How does a jobseeker search for work in the Path to Pro Network?

Anyone 18 and older interested in building or furthering a career in the skilled trades can create a free profile and join the Path to Pro Network. Visit pathtopro.com/find-jobs to get started.

Is the Path to Pro Skills Program training live or virtual?

The Path to Pro Skills Program is on demand with free, virtual training courses available whenever you need them. Students can go through the courses at their own speed, fitting them into their schedule.

What happens after I finish my Skills Program training?

You can build a profile in the Path to Pro Network to let Pros know you are ready for hire. You can access guides on how to build a great profile to stand out to hiring Pros by visiting pathtopro.com/resources-library/#trades-professionals.

Is there a cap on enrollment?

No, anyone can enroll in the free program.

"We know that there are more than 400,000 open construction jobs today, and counting. We aim to help build the next generation of trades professionals by providing them with the free resources and training they need to launch a successful career and connect them directly with hiring professionals through the Path to Pro Network."

- Jenna Arca, Director of Workforce Development, The Home Depot