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America needs skilled workers—and fast.

Careers in the trades like HVAC, electrical work, welding, and textile manufacturing are in high demand and critical to the future of our infrastructure, supply chains, and clean energy economy. But the pathways into these careers haven’t evolved to meet today’s learners or workforce needs. Traditional vocational programs are expensive, time-consuming, and often out of reach for the very people who could benefit most. At $10,000–$25,000 per program (not including tools or living expenses), they create barriers—not bridges—to economic opportunity.

At PATTERN6, we believe learning a trade shouldn’t require debt or delay. We combine the science of how people learn, the power of AI, and the wisdom of experienced tradespeople to deliver modern, modular, job-aligned training that’s fast, affordable, and built for real life.

Our mission is to make skilled trades training radically more accessible—so more people can access good jobs, and more employers can find the talent they need to grow. Through smart microlearning, skill assessments, and real-time coaching, we’re not just teaching trades. We’re building pathways to economic mobility.