Give your apprentices a network before they need one

Partner with TradeBench so your apprentices build professional connections and verified credentials alongside their training hours — not after.

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Apprentices are trained. But they're not connected.

Your apprentices put in the hours. They learn the skills. But when it's time to find work, the trades run on trust and relationships. An apprentice with no connections is invisible — even with 9,000 logged hours. TradeBench lets them build their professional network while they train, so they graduate into work instead of into silence.

What your program gets

Stronger enrollment story

Show prospective apprentices they'll graduate into a real professional network — not just a certificate.

Verified program credentials

Your program name and trade appear as a verified badge on apprentice profiles. Employers trust it because it's institutional, not self-reported.

Cohort networking

Apprentices connect with their cohort on TradeBench during the program. By the time they finish, they already have a small professional network.

Co-branding

Featured as a TradeBench partner program. Your brand linked from every apprentice's profile, driving awareness with established businesses.

What your apprentices get

Verified apprenticeship credential

"Apprentice — [Program] at [Organization]" appears on their profile with a verification badge. Employers know it's real.

Build trust while you train

Apprentices can start building connections and portfolio items during their program, not after. They're visible to businesses from day one.

Track record from the start

When they complete projects or get positive feedback, it's captured on TradeBench. A professional history that grows with them.

Credibility floor

Even with few connections, businesses can see they're in a recognized program. A starting point for trust before they have references.

How it works

1

Your organization registers as a TradeBench partner

2

You send a co-branded signup link to apprentices

3

Profiles auto-populate with your program name and verified credential

4

Apprentices connect with their cohort — instant small network

5

As they progress, they build portfolio items and connections

6

Graduates enter the workforce with a professional presence already in place

How apprenticeship partnerships differ

Trade school partnerships focus on the moment of graduation. Apprenticeship partnerships start earlier — apprentices join while still in the program, building connections alongside their hours. By completion, they have a professional presence, not just a certificate.

Trade school

  • Graduates join at completion
  • Verified diploma/certificate
  • Cohort network on day one

Apprenticeship

  • Join during the program
  • Verified program enrollment
  • Build connections over time
  • Portfolio grows with training

Simple, transparent pricing

Apprenticeship programs use the same straightforward tiers as our school partners — based on active participants, starting at $3,000/year.

Starter

$3,000

/year

Up to 100 active participants

Growth

$6,000

/year

Up to 250 active participants

Program

$10,000

/year

Unlimited participants

🎉 Founding partner offer — free through December 31, 2026

Early partners get the full Program tier at no cost. No credit card, no commitment.

Full plan details on our pricing page

Let's connect your apprentices to work

We're partnering with apprenticeship programs across Ontario. Reach out to learn more.

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