Frontdoor, Inc. to Award Scholarships to Trade School Students, Fostering the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Talent

Frontdoor has partnered with BlueRecruit to award scholarships to help increase the pipeline of skilled trades professionals in the coming years as current workers age out of the profession.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home warranties launched a new trade school scholarship program in collaboration with BlueRecruit, a direct-hire marketplace built for skilled-trade workers, further connecting the dots between education and skilled trade career opportunities.

“Launching this trade school scholarship program is a momentous occasion. Our hope is that this scholarship program will help to bridge the growing skilled trades labor gap by supporting the hard-working students that aspire to be the next generation of skilled tradespeople,” said Evan Iverson, Frontdoor’s Chief Operating Officer.

The trade scholarship program is available to students across the United States. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to the industry – including acceptance and enrollment in a trade school, a letter of recommendation, and a video essay. The applicant pool will be reviewed by a Frontdoor committee, and selected students will be awarded funds specific to their education and degree progress.

“Dwindling trades talent has been a challenge the trade industry’s been struggling to solve for years,” said Rich Camacho CEO & Co-Founder of BlueRecruit. “Partnerships like Frontdoor allow us to support future tradespeople as they enter the industry, while helping connect current contractors with new talent. These scholarships are the first step toward filling the hundreds of open essential trades jobs across the country.”

Over the past few decades, a growing number of essential professionals such as contractors, plumbers, and electricians have retired, creating a widening gap between job openings and qualified workers. As a leader in the home services sector, Frontdoor recognizes that addressing this challenge requires immediate action to drive positive change within the industry.

To apply for the Frontdoor trade school scholarships, click here.

About Frontdoor, Inc.

Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset - their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting edge, one-stop-app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit www.frontdoorhome.com.

About BlueRecruit

BlueRecruit is a direct-hire marketplace built for skilled trade workers who want to grow their career and the companies seeking their talent. BlueRecruit removes the inefficiencies of resumes and job posts and focuses on the skills, certifications, and licenses that matter in the trades. BlueRecruit was founded in October 2019 and is proudly headquartered in Clayton, North Carolina.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by Frontdoor pursuant to United States securities laws contain discussions of these risks and uncertainties. Frontdoor assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review Frontdoor's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available on the SEC's EDGAR database at www.sec.gov and via Frontdoor’s website at investors.frontdoorhome.com).

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