Gild provides an AI-powered talent acquisition platform for trade contractors, streamlining the hiring of skilled workers for full-time and project-based roles. The platform efficiently screens and matches candidates based on trade-specific criteria, certifications, and experience.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Trade contractors face challenges in efficiently sourcing and onboarding qualified candidates for both permanent and project-based roles. Traditional recruitment methods are often time-consuming and lack the specialized focus required to identify skilled tradespeople, leading to extended hiring cycles and potential project delays.
Solution
Gild offers a specialized talent acquisition platform and AI-driven recruitment tools designed to streamline the hiring process for trade contractors. The platform facilitates the discovery of on-demand candidates based on specific criteria such as trade, location, and certifications, supporting both full-time and project-based staffing needs. Gild's AI recruitment tools automate candidate screening, enabling more efficient and scalable talent evaluation. Furthermore, the company collaborates with trade and technical schools to enhance student career readiness and foster direct employer relationships, thereby strengthening the skilled workforce pipeline.
Target Audience
The primary customers are trade contractors, including those in mechanical, HVAC, and electrical sectors, seeking to optimize their recruitment efforts. Additionally, trade and technical schools are targeted to improve student placement and industry connections.
Features
- AI-powered candidate screening and matching engine for trade-specific roles
- Searchable database of candidates filterable by trade, location, licenses, and certifications
- Support for both full-time and project-based hiring requirements
- Partnership network with trade organizations to ensure access to qualified talent
- Tools for trade schools to manage employer relationships and track student placement
- Apprenticeship program facilitation for connecting aspiring professionals with paid opportunities
- Candidate profiles detailing skills, certifications, and work history relevant to the trades