Skillit is a data-driven platform that connects general, sub, and specialty contractors with a rapidly growing database of over 5,000 vetted craft workers, enabling precise sourcing based on skills, work history, and pay preferences. The platform addresses the challenge of finding qualified craft professionals by providing data-rich profiles and instant messaging tools that facilitate quick communication and high response rates.
Funding
$13.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The construction industry faces a significant labor shortage due to difficulties in efficiently sourcing and vetting skilled craft workers. Traditional staffing methods often fail to provide comprehensive data on worker skills, work history, and pay preferences, leading to mismatches and delays in hiring.
Solution
Skillit is a data-driven platform designed to connect general, sub, and specialty contractors with vetted craft workers, addressing the critical need for skilled labor in the construction industry. The platform features a database of craft professionals with detailed profiles showcasing their skills, work history, and desired compensation. Skillit streamlines the sourcing process by enabling contractors to search and filter workers based on specific criteria, while integrated messaging tools facilitate direct communication and improve response rates. By providing data-rich profiles and efficient communication channels, Skillit aims to reduce time-to-hire and improve the quality of craft labor sourcing.
Target Audience
Skillit primarily targets general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades seeking to efficiently source and hire qualified craft workers for construction projects.
Features
- Database of vetted craft workers with detailed profiles, including skills, work history, and pay preferences
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities with over 1,000 filters to refine worker searches
- Proprietary craft skill assessments to verify worker competencies
- Instant messaging tools for direct communication with craft workers, resulting in high response rates
- Customizable message templates to streamline outreach to potential hires
- Automated follow-up reminders to ensure timely communication
- Data-driven insights on worker availability, compensation, and skill sets
- Integration capabilities with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)