We built this site because adults changing careers, leaving the military, or coming back to work deserve a clear, funded path into the skilled trades. Most never hear that one exists.
AdultSkilledTrades.com helps adults 25 and older who are changing careers, leaving the military, or coming back to work find a trade program, then find the money to pay for it. Everything on the site is free for the person looking.
Charles Switzer runs AdultSkilledTrades.com and its sister site, backed by a team of nine employees and support staff. Charles handles partnerships and sponsors. The team handles listings, data updates, and support for the schools, employers, and organizations that work with us.
Need help with a listing, a job posting, or a partnership? Someone on the team answers every message, usually within one business day.
Questions, corrections, or partnership ideas go to info@adultskilledtrades.com.
Both sites are free for job seekers, career changers, and veterans. Revenue comes from sponsors and from schools, employers, and organizations that choose a paid listing tier. A free listing tier exists too, and free listings show up in every search.
Sponsors and paid listings are labeled as such. They never change which programs the tools recommend. See Sponsorship and Our Sponsors.
Three organizations backed the sites at launch and helped shape what they cover.
Search thousands of trade training programs, community colleges, and apprenticeship sponsors by trade, location, and funding type. Filter for WIOA-approved, Pell-eligible, GI Bill-eligible, and free programs.
We break down WIOA eligibility, Workforce Pell Grants, GI Bill benefits, and 12+ federal programs in plain language. Most adults qualify for funding they don't know about.
Real wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 28 trades, with metro pay where BLS publishes it. See what you can earn before you commit to a program.
Real-time job openings from Adzuna, USAJobs, and Apprenticeship.gov. Filter by trade, location, and type. Verified employer listings highlighted for credibility.
905+ training institutions and growing. Workforce boards, trade schools, apprenticeship sponsors, and employers can list programs free, paid plans for enhanced visibility.
Our AI career advisor answers questions about WIOA eligibility, apprenticeship pay, trade comparisons, and how to get started, available 24/7, no appointment needed.
Adults leaving dead-end jobs who want a career with real earning potential, stability, and physical engagement.
Transitioning service members and veterans seeking GI Bill-eligible programs and employers who value military experience.
Adults who've been laid off or displaced and need WIOA-funded retraining to get back into a stable career quickly.
Adults who want to earn while they learn through registered apprenticeships with union benefits and structured advancement.
Adults re-entering the workforce who need fair-chance employers and reentry-friendly training programs.
Workforce boards, community colleges, trade schools, and employers who want to reach motivated adult learners.
AdultSkilledTrades.com serves adults 25 and older: career changers, veterans, and anyone re-entering the workforce. Its sister site, YouthSkilledTrades.com, serves ages 16 to 24 with pre-apprenticeships, dual enrollment, trade school programs, and scholarships.
Together the two sites cover the full pipeline, from a 16-year-old discovering the trades to a 45-year-old changing careers. Free for every job seeker and student on both.
Free for every adult. Search programs, check funding, and apply, all in one place.
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