Angi’s commitment to supporting the trades continues. Take its Trade Up Scholarship Program, which awards $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in the trades. The program’s purpose is to ease the financial burden for students attending various types of secondary education so they can focus on gaining the skills and experience for success in the trades.

“This scholarship will help relieve some of the financial stress caused by tuition for my final semester, allowing me to complete my bachelor’s degree in architecture,” says Jennifer Hernandez, a recipient of Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship in 2024. “As a first-generation Latina, this is a major accomplishment for my family and me, and I hope to inspire future generations!”

With initiatives like the Angi Pro Council and Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship Program, the group continues to contribute to the development of the next generation of trade professionals while continually uplifting our seasoned pros.

In addition to the scholarship program, Angi continues to evolve alongside the growing trade industry by supporting and empowering its pros. At the heart of this effort is its ongoing dedication to listening, learning and providing tangible support through key initiatives such as our latest Angi Pro Council and scholarship programs.

Enter the 17-member Angi Pro Council. Selected from Angi’s pro network, the council represent a wide range of expertise across trades, including plumbing, painting, construction, landscaping and flooring. The 2024–2025 Pro Council includes:

• Daniel Barbon – Barbon Enterprise, five Years Experience, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Ken Bennett – Home Experts, LLC, 40 Years Experience, Carmel, Indiana
• Mickey Cohen – Construction Masters, 36 Years Experience, Los Angeles
• Vincent Curcie – OC Solar, 14 Years Experience, Irvine, California
• Dave Grulke – Big Dave’s Services, 20+ Years Experience, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Jenny He – Ergeon, 10 Years Experience, Palo Alto, California
• Sahil Jain – Improveit Home Remodeling, 10+ Years Experience, Greenwood, Indiana
• Christian Lazo – Lazo Landscaping & Contracting, six Years Experience, Wilmington, Delaware
• Byron Maxwell – J&B Solutions, 4 Years Experience, San Diego
• Rebecca Mortenson – A.M. Forestry LLC, three Years Experience, Nekoosa, Wisconsin
• Josiah Muckey – Heritage Hill, 20 Years Experience, Dallas, Oregon
• Spencer Pepe – Home Genius, 35 Years Experience, Chino Hills, California
• Blake Ragland – B&B Painting, five Years Experience, Houston
• Nathan Schmitz – Burnt & Stitched Metalworks LLC, 15 Years Experience, Thornton, Colorado
• Will Shaw – NRWillis Construction LLC, 26 Years Experience, Denver
• Vince Venditti – Premier Home Pros, 12 Years Experience, Cleveland
• Rachel Wilson – Wilson Greens Turf, 10 Years Experience, Los Angeles

The Angi Pro Council will offer direct feedback on the improvements we’re making to our platform and services to help shape the future of Angi’s offerings. Additionally, our council members will mentor aspiring tradespeople, including the recipients of Angi’s Trade Up Scholarship. This connection between experienced pros and up-and-coming trade professionals is vital to fostering growth and innovation in the industry.