The homepage of Forgeco.com describes Forge’s overall mission, who we are, and what we do at a high level. In summary, Forge is a whole new kind of construction company that is solving the challenge of the disappearing trades workforce by building our own school to train the trades workers of tomorrow. After they graduate, we give them full-time jobs with competitive wages, full benefits, and a 401(k) — and we equip them with new technology that helps them work more efficiently.

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The trades workforce is vital and it's shrinking by the day.

Nearly 50% of all trades workers will retire this decade and there is already a 7.5% decrease of carpenters since 2011, but the industry will need 2.2 million additional tradespeople in the next two years to meet demand.

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We’re Forging
a solution

Here at Forge, we’re tackling the problem of the rapidly dwindling trades workforce with a three-part solution that consists of training, employment, and technology.

Here’s how it works:

Step one

It starts with training in the Forge Apprentice Program

People looking to start a trades career join our apprentice program and spend twelve weeks learning by doing in a program that’s hands-on, full time, paid, inclusive, and supportive.

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Step two

Then, we hire graduates full time into our specialized crews

Once they complete our apprentice program, graduates join specialized crews led by experienced tradespeople. Joining a crew means they become full-time employees of Forge, with competitive pay, health benefits, and a 401(k).

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Step three

Finally, we surround them with our technology

We’re building tech, like a proprietary operating system and assisted and augmented reality, to help our crews sharpen their skills, work faster and with more precision, and do excellent work for our customers.

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How you can work
with Forge

Hire us for your home

If you're a homeowner looking for specialized services, we can help with:

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Window and door installations

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HVAC and electrical projects

Hire Forge

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Partner with us in the field

If you’re a supplier, manufacturer, or distributor looking for reliable, highly skilled, and scalable labor, we can help.

Work with Forge

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Join the trades workforce

Whether you have years of trades experience or you’re just starting out, we have a job for you.

Apprentice program

Experienced pros

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Engage with us in your community

Learn more about how Forge makes a difference in our communities by building relationships in them.

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Here's what others have to say

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A company that's turning the training model for the trades upside-down

Boston25 News

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[Forge] is working on a major problem — there were more than 400,000 open jobs nationally in construction in September… and “a persistent labor shortfall” in the sector that could become even worse.

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

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Here’s the real gem: upon graduation, [apprentices] are given a job with Forge, which subs them out as crews for companies that partner with Forge.

WBZ Boston News Radio

WBZ Boston News Radio

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Outstanding, professional, and quality work.

Forge Customer

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Forge is a crucial channel for the next-generation trades worker to learn and grow.

Alejandro, Forge Apprentice Grad

Alejandro, Forge Apprentice Grad

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The Forge approach allows students to test-drive different trades without incurring any debt — something that is very attractive to young people.

Boston 25 News

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I was so impressed by their work quality and professionalism.

Forge Customer

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The Forge community is supportive and the people here want you to succeed.

Alex, Forge Apprentice Grad

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About us

How we started, what drives us, and our quest to build the next-generation trades workforce — it’s all here.

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Forge in the news

When you fundamentally change the way trades careers work, you don’t just make a difference — you also make headlines. See our recent news and press coverage.

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Our leadership team

With years of experience in the trades industry, business, and technology, our leadership team is uniquely qualified to tackle the challenge of the disappearing trades workforce.

Meet the team