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Est. Excellence

Where Precision
Meets Purpose

The nation's premier live-work training academy — partnered with Florida International University (FIU). We engineer elite tradespeople who arrive ready, stay committed, and outperform from day one.

Day 1
Ready to Perform
FIU
Accredited Partner
95%
Placement Rate
The Challenge

The Industry's Crisis

While others accept failure as inevitable, we engineered a solution.

50%

Entry-level hires leave within their first year

6+

Months of expensive on-the-job training

$38K

Average cost per failed hire

10%

Turnover rate for Tradeworks graduates

Tradeworks Academy — solving the crisis at its source.

*Industry statistics and projections are based on national data and market research. Cost figures represent industry averages. Individual employer outcomes may vary. Tradeworks Academy does not guarantee employment, specific salary outcomes, or job placement.

Our Foundation

The Four Pillars

Every Tradeworks graduate is forged through four dimensions of excellence

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01

LIVE

Premium housing in Miami's vibrant core. A purpose-built environment engineered for focus, camaraderie, and transformation.

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02

LEARN

FIU-accredited curriculum taught by master tradesmen. Decades of field expertise distilled into every lesson.

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03

WORK

Real projects. Professional-grade tools. Active job sites. No simulations — only authentic, career-defining experience.

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04

EARN

Graduate industry-certified, background-verified, and pipeline-connected. Step directly into a six-figure career path.

The Four Pillars of Success
The Method

Live-Work
Excellence

Our immersive environment removes the noise of traditional education. In partnership with Florida International University (FIU) — a Top 50 public research university — we engineer discipline, consistency, and performance. Producing graduates who outperform from the moment they arrive.

FIU College of Engineering & Computing | 12,000+ Students • 85+ Labs

Immersive Campus

A controlled environment designed for singular focus. No distractions. Just excellence.

Real-World Mastery

Professional tools. Actual projects. Hands-on experience from day one.

Master Mentors

Learn from vetted professionals who've mastered their craft in the field.

Rigorous Vetting

Every graduate is background-checked and skill-verified before certification.

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Professional Blueprint Review
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14th Ave Campus — Miami, FL
Day 1
Ready to Perform

For Employers

Your Pipeline of Excellence

Stop gambling on entry-level hires. Every TradeWorks graduate arrives with verified skills, proven discipline, and the mindset to outperform from the moment they clock in.

95%

Retention That Lasts

Our graduates don't just get hired — they stay. 95% retention means you build a workforce, not a revolving door.

Faster to Full Productivity

While traditional hires take 6+ months to ramp up, our graduates deliver from day one — cutting your onboarding costs in half.

100%

Vetted & Verified

Every candidate is background-checked, skill-verified, and discipline-proven. No surprises. No wasted interviews.

Custom

Precision-Matched Talent

We tailor training to your exact specifications. You define the skills — we deliver the people who already have them.

Ongoing

Dedicated Partner Support

This isn't a transaction. We provide continuous check-ins, replacement guarantees, and workforce planning — for the long haul.

$38K

Saved Per Hire

The average bad hire costs $38,000. Our pipeline eliminates that risk entirely — every candidate is a sure bet.

"The world rewards those who master their craft with unwavering dedication. In the trades, we don't just build structures — we build legacies."

Megan Lisak, Co-Founder

Specializations

Master the Craft

Five disciplines. One standard of excellence. Each program engineered for immediate workplace impact.

12 Weeks NCCER

Electrical

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Residential & commercial systems — wiring, panel installation, code compliance, and safety protocols.

Program Details
16 Weeks EPA 608

HVAC

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Heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration — diagnostics, installation, and energy efficiency.

Program Details
14 Weeks NCCER

Plumbing

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Complete systems installation, repair & maintenance — residential through commercial applications.

Program Details
12 Weeks OSHA 10

Carpentry

From framing to finish — blueprint reading, materials, structural integrity, and precision woodcraft.

Program Details
16 Weeks AWS

Welding

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MIG, TIG & stick — structural steel, pipe welding, fabrication, and metallurgy fundamentals.

Program Details

All Programs

Explore our complete catalog of skilled trade disciplines

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Limited Enrollment

One Decision.
Endless Potential.

Join the next generation of elite tradespeople. Your transformation begins with a single step toward skill, stability, and success.

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