This startup addresses the gap in Edtech funding by focusing on AI-powered tools that specifically upskill blue-collar workers. Leveraging AI’s potential to improve hiring and job matching for this demographic, AI Skills Bridge will offer accessible, modular training programs designed to equip blue-collar workers with the digital and AI-adjacent skills needed for evolving industries. The platform will also connect these upskilled individuals with employers seeking talent, solving labor shortages and improving economic outcomes for both workers and businesses.