The Problem
Front Nine Project
Will Fix
Workforce Shortage
The skilled-trade workforce faces a critical shortage. Over 500,000 professional positions remain unfilled across the country.
The Networking Gap
While technical training provides hands-on skills, it often fails to bridge the professional networking gap where 80% of opportunities are found.
The Network Gap
Skilled trades provide the training, but rarely the connections. 80% of jobs are never posted; they are filled through networks trade students don't have access to.
Isolation
Technical schools excel at craft but often lack the professional bridge to Queens' largest employers.
Worker Scarcity
There is a massive demand for skilled trade professionals, yet new graduates struggle to find high-level entry points.
What We Believe
The Trade is Professional
Skilled trades require more than just technical hands-on skill; they require professional fluency and the ability to navigate corporate environments with confidence.
Where We Are Today
The Front Nine Project is currently based in Queens, New York, serving students across the five boroughs. We are in a phase of strategic growth, building our primary cohort and establishing deep partnerships with technical schools and corporate sponsors. Our board of directors—to be announced shortly—comprises leaders from the construction, finance, and sports management sectors who share our vision of a more equitable trade industry.
Golf is the Great Equalizer
The golf course is the world's most powerful networking tool. By mastering the game, our students gain access to the rooms where big decisions are made.
The Network is the Safety Net
A career isn't just a job; it's a series of connections. We ensure that every trade student graduates with a professional network that supports them for life.