CraftConnect is a web platform that lets skilled tradespeople build verified career profiles and browse job listings with transparent pay and per‑diem details. Recruiters can post vetted opportunities and message candidates directly, while a unified dashboard consolidates applications and communications for faster, more accurate hiring.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Skilled tradespeople often rely on fragmented channels such as word‑of‑mouth referrals, social media groups, and outdated staffing agencies to find work, resulting in missed opportunities, lack of salary transparency, and inefficient communication with recruiters.
Solution
CraftConnect offers a single, web‑based platform where tradespeople can create structured career profiles, verify their certifications, and browse job listings that include clear compensation and per‑diem details. Recruiters and employers post vetted opportunities and can directly message candidates, reducing the time spent on back‑and‑forth outreach. The platform aggregates applications, leads, and employer communications into a unified dashboard, enabling craftsmen to manage their job search and career progression from one place. By standardizing job data and providing a searchable skill taxonomy, CraftConnect improves match quality and speeds up hiring cycles for the trades sector.
Target Audience
Primary users are skilled tradespeople such as welders, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters seeking organized job opportunities, as well as recruiters and employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors looking to source qualified craftsmen.
Features
- Profile builder with sections for work history, certifications, and portfolio images, allowing craftsmen to present verified skill sets
- Job board that displays transparent pay rates, per‑diem allowances, and detailed project descriptions
- Direct messaging system linking candidates with recruiters and employers without third‑party intermediaries
- Unified inbox and application tracker that consolidates leads, submissions, and employer responses
- Skill‑based search filters and tagging to match workers with relevant opportunities quickly