Home Depot Free "Path-to-Pro" Program for the Trades

[Beth Gallagher]

Apparently this was announced a couple of months ago, but I was not aware of it. What a great idea that holds a lot of promise for unemployed Americans.

"The Home Depot has built a free digital platform, PathtoPro.com, to provide resources for anyone interested in a trades career. These company-led initiatives include:

• Path to Pro Skills Program: Free, on-demand virtual training and entry-level certificates. This allows anyone to learn the basics of various trades at their own pace.
• Path to Pro Network: A free networking platform that connects skilled job seekers directly with The Home Depot's Pro customers who are actively hiring. Job seekers can build profiles, and Pros can post jobs.
• Online Resources: A digital library of resources for students, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about the financial and career opportunities in the trades."

Path to Pro: Our Commitment to the Skilled Trades | The Home Depot

Press Kit & VisualsTo address the skilled labor gap, The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation are both committed to growing the next generation of tradespeople. Our efforts are divided into two key areas:

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[Yvonne Smith]

If I remember right, the owner of Home Depot is a Trump supporter, and President Trump is highly in favor of kids going to trade schools, too. I used to prefer Lowe’s becasue they always have marked down plants in the garden section, and Home Depot throws their plants out when they start to wilt, but I think that this plan to help people learn a trade is a wonderful idea !

 

[Andie White]

It's a great idea. It's not only good for the young people to learn a trade, it helps older people who are often looking for skilled workers. We could use a plumber, electrician, roofer, painter, fence builder and more. I would love to have our back porch screened in.