Question 1

How does Forge Pipeline match trade students to jobs?

Accepted Answer

Forge uses a 6-axis matching engine that scores every student-job pair across geographic proximity, skill fit, reliability (from real attendance data), urgency, availability, and pay compatibility. The engine uses Gale-Shapley stable matching and MCDA multi-criteria scoring — not keyword matching.

Question 2

Is Forge Pipeline free for students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forge Pipeline is completely free for trade students. Create a profile, add your skills and certifications, and get matched with employers who need exactly what you bring. No cost ever.

Question 3

What trade certifications can I verify on Forge?

Accepted Answer

Forge supports AWS welding certification verification (CWI, SCWI, D1.1, D1.5) through the American Welding Society registry. NCCER credentials can be imported via the BuilderFax Digital Wallet. OSHA 10/30, EPA 608, state licenses, and other credentials can be uploaded as documents.

Question 4

What trades does Forge Pipeline cover?

Accepted Answer

Forge covers 13 trade verticals: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, masonry, automotive, heavy equipment, solar, fire protection, pipefitting, ironwork, and more. Each trade has specific skill taxonomies and certification tracking.

Question 5

How does the reliability score work?

Accepted Answer

The reliability score is calculated from real attendance data (40% weight), punctuality records (30%), and instructor endorsements (30%). Unlike self-reported references, this score is backed by verifiable school records. It gives employers confidence that a candidate will actually show up.

Question 6

Can trade schools use Forge for WIOA reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forge provides free WIOA outcome tracking for trade schools. Placement rates, time to hire, starting wages, and credential attainment are calculated automatically as students get matched and hired through the platform. Data is export-ready for federal reporting.

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