While earning his J.D. at Yale Law School, our founder also enrolled at Lincoln Tech to learn advanced manufacturing firsthand—trading casebooks for CAD models and multi-axis CNC machines. That dual path exposed a clear disconnect: millions of high-paying jobs in the trades remain unfilled, while millions of capable people have no idea how to access them. We built Thurgood to fix that.

Our platform is designed for the future of hiring in advanced industry—where résumés fall short and real skills speak louder. Jobseekers can showcase their work, prove their abilities through assessments, and connect directly with employers. For schools and workforce programs, we provide the tools to track and promote student success. And for employers, we deliver a vetted pipeline of trade-ready talent.

We’re not just building a software company—we’re rebuilding the way people connect to purpose-driven careers in the skilled trades. in the skilled trades.