The Home Depot Launches the Path to Pro Network, Unique Jobseeker Platform Focused on the Skilled Trades

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The Home Depot has launched the Path to Pro Network, a jobseeker platform aimed at connecting skilled tradespeople with hiring professionals in the construction and home improvement industries. A recent survey revealed that 50% of trades professionals find it challenging to assess applicants' qualifications. Jobseekers can create profiles, upload resumes, and showcase their work to potential employers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address the skilled labor shortage in the U.S. and offers free training programs to prepare candidates for careers in the trades.

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• Launch of the Path to Pro Network connects skilled tradespeople with employers.
• Addresses the skilled labor shortage, enhancing workforce in construction and home improvement.
• Offers free training programs, aiding jobseekers in acquiring necessary skills.

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Platform helps jobseekers showcase their trades experience and connect with hiring trades professionals

ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot® launched a new jobseeker marketplace created to connect skilled tradespeople to hiring trades professionals in the construction and home improvement industries.

According to a new survey conducted by The Home Depot in partnership with Morning Consult, half of trades professionals (50%) say that determining whether an applicant is qualified for a job is an obstacle to hiring. Skilled trades jobseekers can visit PathtoPro.com to create a profile, upload their resume and add photos of their work to connect with The Home Depot's Pro customers looking to hire in their local area. To help jobseekers showcase their skills, the Path to Pro Network features skill badges that indicate if someone has accredited training, is a U.S. Military Veteran, or has graduated from The Home Depot's free trades training program.

"There is not a leading jobseeker platform for the skilled trades and The Home Depot is committed to connecting skilled tradespeople with our Pro customers for jobs," said Eric Schelling, vice president of global talent acquisition at The Home Depot. "The Path to Pro Network was designed to provide jobseekers with new career networking opportunities in the trades. Building a profile in the Path to Pro Network is the best way to showcase to potential employers that you have what it takes to work in the skilled trades."

The Path to Pro Network is part of The Home Depot's larger Path to Pro program to help address the growing skilled labor shortage in the U.S. and build the next generation of trades professionals. Launched in 2021, the Path to Pro Skills Program offers a free training program for those interested in pursuing and growing a career in the skilled trades and prepares them for their first job. Visit PathtoPro.com to learn more.

ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the company operated a total of 2,316 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index. The Home Depot is #17 on the 2022 Fortune 500.

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FAQ

What is the Path to Pro Network by Home Depot?

The Path to Pro Network is a jobseeker platform launched by Home Depot to connect skilled tradespeople with hiring professionals in the construction and home improvement sectors.

What is the purpose of the Path to Pro program?

The Path to Pro program aims to address the skilled labor shortage in the U.S. by providing free training and career networking opportunities for trades professionals.

When was the Path to Pro Network launched?

The Path to Pro Network was launched on October 18, 2022.

What challenge does the Path to Pro Network address?

It helps overcome the challenge faced by employers in assessing trades job applicants' qualifications.

How can jobseekers benefit from the Path to Pro Network?

Jobseekers can create profiles, showcase their skills and work experience, and connect with potential employers in their local area.