UpSmith addresses the skilled worker crisis by expanding talent pools for employers through identifying high-demand gaps in the workforce and screening candidates via a video-first sourcing platform. As needed, UpSmith connects candidates with affordable, high-quality training. In a pilot, UpSmith delivered 20-50% increases in run rate wages for electrician apprentices in 8 weeks of rapid upskilling. All 18 candidates hold industry safety certifications, over 94% graduated with mastery in national assessments, and over 83% were hired into careers expected to generate over $2.5M by 2025.