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Learn a trade.Launch your side hustle.Near you.

Hands-on classes in automotive, woodworking, welding, epoxy flooring, and more. Small workshops, real projects, proven instructors.

Automotive • Tinting • Detailing • PPF
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Start a skill you can monetize

Skilled labor demand is surging, while skilled labor shortages are accelerating.
By 2032, the U.S. will be short 5.25M workers with post-high-school training.[1]
Start building in-demand skills and turn your first paid project in weeks.

Woodworking

Woodworking

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Cabinets, furniture, home improvement.

Automotive

Automotive

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Tinting, detailing, vinyl wrap, PPF.

Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy Flooring

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Prep, pour, and polish garages.

How it works

1

Pick a skill

Choose a class that matches your goals and schedule near you.

  • Browse woodworking, automotive, welding, epoxy, and more
  • Filter by location and availability
  • See class details and instructor profiles
2

Learn with a pro

Learn by doing in small groups with all tools provided.

  • Hands-on lessons
  • Instructor demos and guidance
  • Safety gear and materials included
3

Launch & earn

Add your trade skill to the resume and start getting paid gigs.

  • Leave with a trade skill
  • Start your side hustle
  • Get paid for your work

Verified Instructors

Profile checks + reviews

Small Groups

6–12 per class

Secure Checkout

Stripe-powered

Near You

Map + list views

Teach what you’re great at — we’ll handle the rest

Share your craft and earn. Our platform handles scheduling, payments, communications, and growth.

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All-in-one dashboard
Manage classes, sessions, attendees, waitlists, etc. in one place.
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Payouts you control
Stripe Connect with instant transfers and transparent fees.
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Marketing boost
We promote quality classes with paid ads and local SEO — you teach, we drive demand.
Reviews & reputation
Gather ratings after each class to rank higher and fill seats faster.

What the dashboard includes

  • • Courses & sessions CRUD
  • • Capacity & waitlists
  • • Messaging & reminders
  • • Calendar (month/week)
  • • Sales, payouts & taxes (Stripe Connect)
Dashboard overview — courses and sessions
Stripe ConnectCalendar SyncEmail RemindersExport CSV

Outcomes you can expect

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Nearby classes, create or join

Students: find a workshop in your city. Instructors: publish a class in minutes and set your price.

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Hands-on from day one

Students: learn a real skill with tools provided. Instructors: run repeatable classes.

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Small groups, bigger gains

Students: get direct feedback in smaller learning environments. Instructors: manage classes, waitlists, reminders, and messaging in one dashboard.

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Grow and get paid

Students: use your new skills to offer paid services. Instructors: Stripe payouts, reviews, and optional paid ads to fill seats.