WorkHands builds products that make apprenticeship simpler. Apprenticeships should rival college in the United States, but they don’t, nor will they ever, unless the system is simpler. lt’s our mission to make that possible!
This includes a tracking application used by over 600+ apprenticeship programs, the open-source apprenticeship standards at ApprenticeshipStandards.org, best practices content and newsletters, and the Community to make it easier to promote and find apprenticeships nationwide.
As a solution for the lack of skilled maintenance technicians in the industry, we created Pro U. This program is a United States D.O.L. Journeyman Maintenance Apprenticeship where we train students to become IRTs (Industrial Reliability Technicians). Once training is complete, these techs funnel into our Pro FMT® division.
This program starts with 14 weeks of in-house classroom, laboratory, and hands-on experience at our training center in Portage, Michigan, followed by on-the-job training at a client facility.
After completion of the two-year program, apprentices are awarded their Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman Card.
Pro Services is a licensed State of Michigan Proprietary Training Institution.
Our Mission And Vision
Our unwavering mission is to elevate the remodeling industry and its professionals to continuously pursue the highest standards of craftsmanship and ethics for the profession and the community. We are a non-profit 501 (c)(6) membership trade association dedicated to leading the advancement of the remodeling industry and its professionals.
Our vision is to be a unified voice of the remodeling industry, and its professionals committed to upholding ethics and excellence in our trades, resulting in a better future for the community.
Our Objectives Are Clear
• Enhance member value through top-tier professional development opportunities.
• Foster collaboration, diversity, and inclusion within the industry.
• Shape the landscape of published codes, standards, and regulations.
• Serve as the foremost repository of industry data, technical expertise, and regulatory guidance.
Building A Stronger Community
We promote awareness of our purpose within the communities we serve, representing all facets of the remodeling industry, with a strong focus on residential remodeling. Through our various programs, we inspire current and future professionals, raising standards to build a stronger, unified community. Our members are committed to upholding professional remodeling ethics, working collaboratively to protect homeowners from negative remodeling experiences.
Join Us On Our Journey
As the Professional Remodeling Collective, we welcome you to join us on our path toward a brighter future driven by forward-thinking innovation. Together, we can elevate the remodeling industry and ensure its professionals achieve the highest standards of excellence.