# BuildFreedom.US

> Our mission is simple: build the workforce that builds and defends America. Our national and economic security depends on it. 

## About
BuildFreedom.US is an initiative dedicated to closing the skills gap in America by connecting the next generation of builders to high-wage, high-impact, AI-proof skilled trade jobs. The platform helps power the nation’s defense industrial base and revive the skilled trades by directing users to apprenticeships, scholarships, and immediate job openings. 

We are proud to partner with top performers to achieve this mission:
* The Department of War
* mikeroweWORKS Foundation
* National Labor Exchange (USNLx)

## Core Philosophy
* **AI-Proof Jobs:** Focuses on hands-on trades (welding, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing) that are among the hardest jobs to automate.
* **Earn While You Learn:** Promotes paid apprenticeships and trade-school programs (often taking 1-2 years) over traditional four-year college degrees, allowing workers to enter the workforce without debt.
* **High Compensation:** Highlights trades where workers can quickly earn six-figure salaries, such as elevator installers, power-line workers, electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, and elite welders.

## Promoted Skilled Trades
The platform specifically advocates for and provides career statistics (pay range and time-to-start) for the following trades:
* Welder
* HVAC Technician
* Machinist
* Shipbuilder
* Diesel Mechanic
* Defense Technician
* Electrician
* Pipefitter

## Key Links & Resources
* [Search Job Openings (National Labor Exchange)](https://usnlx.com/)
* [Find Veteran Jobs](https://veterans.usnlx.com/)
* [Career Events](https://usnlx.com/career-events)
* [Find Training and Scholarships (mikeroweWORKS Foundation)](https://mikeroweworks.org/)

## Social Media Links
* [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-freedom-us)
* [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/BuildFreedomUS)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/buildfreedomus)
* [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BuildFreedomUSA)
* [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@buildfreedom.us)
* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Build-Freedom/61588458144818/)

## Legal
* [Privacy Policy](/privacy)
* [Terms of Service](/terms)