New company combines AI-powered career planning with dedicated human support to help workers build careers and employers find qualified talent
PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The disconnect between open jobs and qualified applicants is one of the most persistent friction points in the American economy. HireMe, a startup founded by George Carrillo, stepped into that gap this week with a launch at Velocity 2026 in Los Angeles, unveiling a model that pairs AI-driven case management with human account managers to streamline career preparation, training access and hiring support.
The company is starting its rollout in Texas, Oregon and Georgia, targeting two sides of the same problem: employers who cannot fill roles and workers who cannot navigate the maze of training, credentials and daily obligations standing between them and stable employment.
“Behind every open position is a business trying to move forward. Behind every application is a person trying to do the same,” said Carrillo, Founder and President of HireMe. “We built HireMe to help both succeed. People need a plan that reflects their lives and someone who follows through. Businesses need qualified talent to deliver on their commitments and pursue their next opportunity.”
For workers, the road to a new career rarely begins with a simple job search. A missing certification, the expense of training, childcare obligations or transportation hurdles can shut the door on work they are fully capable of doing. Students and seasoned professionals alike also face uncertainty about how artificial intelligence is reshaping career paths and which skills are worth developing next.
Carrillo, drawing on his background as a government executive, designed HireMe to guide people through those obstacles with a coordinated, step-by-step approach.
“In government, I saw people sent to one office for assistance, another for training and another for employment, each with its own requirements,” Carrillo said. “Meanwhile, they were still trying to support their families and get through the week. A plan has to work in someone’s life before it can change their life.”
HireMe’s services are free for workers and start with a Career Passport, a profile that consolidates work history, skills, education, credentials and career objectives. An AI guide assists workers in building that profile, while a human account manager reviews it with them and helps coordinate next steps.
Together, they identify relevant training, certification and apprenticeship pathways, explore financial assistance where available, and help workers find local resources that can address practical barriers. The platform tracks progress and next steps, creating a career record that can evolve as workers gain experience and qualifications. Access is available in English and Spanish.
For employers, HireMe operates on a subscription model for candidate matching and ongoing hiring support. Businesses share the requirements of a position, and HireMe helps identify candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications align with the role. Employers retain responsibility for hiring decisions.
The company serves fields including construction and skilled trades, healthcare, education, public safety, transportation, energy, manufacturing and social services, with opportunities dependent on participating employers and partners.
“An unfilled position can mean a delayed project, a stretched healthcare team or an expansion put on hold,” Carrillo said. “We want to help employers recognize capable people they might otherwise overlook, while helping workers prepare for the roles those businesses need to fill.”
HireMe’s approach also supports continued career development beyond an initial placement, helping workers prepare for additional credentials, greater responsibility and future opportunities.
The initiative launched with the support of Sol Trujillo, James Huang, Mauricio Gutierrez and Oscar Munoz.
“The Career Passport gives people a record they can build on as their careers develop,” Carrillo said. “Our software tracks their progress, what stands in the way and what needs to happen next, while a dedicated account manager helps them work through the plan. Getting hired is one milestone. We want to help people prepare for the next certification, promotion or opportunity, too.”
HireMe’s launch was announced at Velocity 2026, held October 7–9 in Los Angeles. The event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore how technological and demographic change is shaping America’s economy, with programming focused on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and business growth.
Workers, employers and organizations interested in partnering with HireMe can visit hireme.global or contact hello@hireme.global to learn more and register their interest.
About HireMe
HireMe is a career development and hiring company founded by George Carrillo. Combining AI-powered case management with human account managers, HireMe helps workers organize their experience and qualifications, navigate career preparation and connect with participating employers. Its services are free for workers, with subscription-based hiring support for businesses. HireMe is beginning its rollout in Texas, Oregon and Georgia. For more information visit hireme.global.
Katherine Machado
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Why it matters: With millions of open roles sitting unfilled while workers struggle to bridge credential and logistical gaps, HireMe’s dual-sided approach points to a model where technology and human guidance work in tandem rather than in isolation. If successful, it could offer a template for how communities address both workforce shortages and individual career mobility in an era of rapid AI-driven change.
