TRADESMADEWORKSPACES FOR THE SKILLED TRADES
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The Bridge Program

From certificate to company.

A new graduate has the skill and the certificate. The Bridge Program provides a compliant place to operate and guidance on forming a company, licensing, insurance, pricing jobs, contracts, and getting paid.

Who it's for

Recent graduates of the trades.

Recent completers of career and technical, adult and postsecondary technical, apprenticeship, and industry certification programs in construction, mechanical, automotive, industrial, and building trades. Veterans entering the trades qualify on the same terms.

Workspace membership options.

These are estimated standard workspace membership rates, pending Scott and Adam's review. Bridge Program graduate rates are available separately.

Tier 1

Bench

  • Shared workspace
  • Business address
  • Mail handling
  • Limited meeting room access

Tier 2

First Truck

  • Everything in Bench
  • One designated vehicle parking space or a small storage unit

Depending on availability.

Tier 3

First Crew

  • Everything in Bench
  • A small private office

Shop bay options estimated from $1,099/month, depending on size.

Estimated monthly pricing. Final rates, inclusions, and availability are subject to confirmation.

Built for year one

Terms a first year business can carry.

Ask about graduate rates.

  • Month to month terms in the first year.
  • Deposits payable in installments.
  • No application or onboarding fees.
  • Move up in size any time without penalty.

Business launch package

  • Entity formation and registration
  • Licensing and qualifier navigation
  • Insurance and bonding introductions
  • Estimating, bidding, contracts, and lien rights clinics
  • Bookkeeping, invoicing, and payment setup
  • A mentor from an established member business in your trade
  • Marketing basics: identity, vehicle lettering, local search, reviews

Why we can do this

TradesMade's founders combine real estate brokerage, legal, and development experience in one organization. Entity setup, contract review, and site questions are handled in house, so a graduate gets, in year one, the professional support most contractors don't find until year five.

For schools and programs

We report outcomes. Partner programs receive annual, deidentified reporting on enrollment, retention, business growth, hiring, and student work based learning placements with member businesses.

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