The Launch of TradesLink Application

The Edmonton Construction Association is preparing to launch a new trades application. TradesLink is a professional social network for the construction industry. The network operates via an app that tradespeople download to their smartphone, where they build a detailed profile that showcases their education, accomplishments, and skills. TradesLink monetizes by charging employers a subscription fee to search and contact the database of tradespeople. An innovative and dynamic startup dedicated to revolutionizing the trades industry. The trades industry is experiencing an unprecedented lack of young people entering the trades professions. An app such as TradesLink is attempting to modernize the industry. Additionally, the ability to build community within the trades is very fragmented. An app such as TradesLink brings tradespeople together socially so they can build community amongst themselves. Finally, professional development for trades is also very fragmented. TradesLink brings these learning areas together so there is a single resource to find the right place to go to improve their skills.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kennedy Farnell

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Construction Association

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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