Learn a trade.
Skip the $25K price tag.

ShopClass brings shop class back. Online courses in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more. Learn on your phone. Start a career that can't be outsourced to AI.

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70%
of employers can't find skilled trade workers
$56K+
median salary for skilled trades
584K
open jobs in construction alone
5:2
retirees vs. replacements entering trades
The Problem

Trade schools cost too much. The workforce needs people now. Something has to change.

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Traditional schools are expensive

Trade programs charge $15,000 to $25,000 for a 9-month course. That's a barrier for the people who need these careers the most.

Rigid schedules don't work

Most people can't quit their current job to sit in a classroom full-time. They need to learn on their own schedule, at their own pace.

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Demand is exploding

Baby Boomers are retiring faster than new workers enter the trades. The US needs hundreds of thousands of skilled tradespeople right now.

Trades that pay.

These aren't dead-end jobs. They're careers with real income, real demand, and real job security.

Electrical

Wiring, circuits, panels, code compliance

Avg. $60,000/yr
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HVAC

Heating, cooling, ventilation systems

Avg. $55,000/yr
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Plumbing

Pipe systems, fixtures, water management

Avg. $59,000/yr
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Maintenance

Facility systems, repairs, troubleshooting

Avg. $47,000/yr
How It Works

Three steps to a new career.

01

Pick your trade

Choose from HVAC, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and more. Each path is structured for beginners and working professionals alike.

02

Learn at your pace

Video lessons, interactive modules, and skill assessments you can access from your phone. No classroom. No rigid schedule. Just progress.

03

Start working

Earn credentials that employers recognize. Get connected to companies in your area that are actively hiring skilled tradespeople.

The world runs on people who build things.

ShopClass exists to make sure the next generation of tradespeople has an affordable, accessible way to get started. No gatekeeping. No debt. Just skills.

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