SAN DIEGO — Housecall Pro, which provides software for more than 45,000 home service companies, has launched its Housecall Pro for Education program.
The program is a network of partnerships with trade schools across the country to provide students with mentorship opportunities and software tools that position them for success in skilled-trade careers, a press release from Housecall Pro said.
Incorporating Housecall Pro into trade schools’ curricula will furnish students with real-world experience before they enter the workforce, the press release said. Trade school students will gain insights into business operations and how software solutions are used by professionals today, the press release said.
Through Housecall Pro for Education, students can also connect with local Housecall Pros for mentorship, apprenticeships, and job opportunities, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business operations.
“The demand for skilled trades professionals is growing rapidly, and Housecall Pro is committed to preparing students for the workforce by integrating real-world technology into trade school curriculums,” said Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder at Housecall Pro. “Our program ensures that graduates are workforce-ready with both technical expertise and modern business management skills, giving them a significant competitive advantage in today’s evolving job market.”
Additional benefits of the program include certifications of completion, which show students have gained proficiency in the digital tools used by professionals across the home-services sector. Exclusive learning resources, such as free webinars and interactive coursework, are also available to help further hone students’ real-world skills, the press release said
Housecall Pro for Education has already been rolled out at trade schools across the country, with more than 100 students completing their certifications.
“I liked how [Housecall Pro for Education] was able to expose the students not only to the dispatch software but also the insight into business operations,” said Jonathan Paracsi, an instructor at Polaris Career Center in Middleburg, Ohio, one of the participating schools. “Hopefully, we can make this an annual training with my senior students.”