Hire Veterans. Build Your Workforce. Change Lives.

Every year, thousands of highly trained service members transition into civilian life. With , you can bring their discipline, skills, and mission-first mindset directly into your business.

Why Boots to Blue Collar?

When men and women leave the military, they don’t leave behind their discipline, grit, or teamwork. They bring it with them. The question is: where will they put it to work next?

For your business, the answer could be in the trades. Boots to Blue Collar connects you with transitioning service members who are ready to train, work, and grow with your team. And here’s the best part: through the DoD SkillBridge program, you can train them at no payroll cost during their transition period.

Program Benefits:

• No-Cost Training Period – SkillBridge candidates train at your business without payroll expense.
• Discounted Placement Fees – Lower fees when you hire veterans.
• VTS + OJT Training – Every candidate completes the Blue Collar Virtual Trade School certification combined with your own On-the-Job Training. *Offer subject to limitations
• Elite Talent Pool – Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and hands-on skills.
• Recruiting Done for You – TBCR sources, vets, and prepares candidates.
• Community Impact – Hire heroes, grow your team, and show your commitment to those who served.

How It Works

We make it simple to bring veterans onto your team.

5 Steps:

1. Partner – Sign up for Boots to Blue Collar.
2. Meet Candidates – We introduce you to pre-screened SkillBridge participants & veterans.
3. Train at No Cost – They work alongside your team while still on active duty.
4. Certification + OJT – Each candidate completes our VTS technical training while learning in your shop. *Offer subject to limitations
5. Hire & Grow – Convert them to full-time employees with reduced placement fees.

Why Veterans Excel in the Trades

In the military, there’s no time-out when something breaks. You fix it — under pressure, with limited resources, and as a team. That’s exactly the kind of mindset veterans bring to the trades.

✔ Work ethic & reliability

✔ Leadership & teamwork

✔ Technical problem-solving

✔ Mission-ready mindset

More Than Just Hiring

Boots to Blue Collar is just one way we help you build your workforce. When you partner with TBCR, you also gain access to:

• Contingency & Partnership Recruiting
• The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School (VTS)
• Other Blue Collar business services & franchise opportunities

Success Story

“Working with The Blue Collar Recruiter has been a great experience for me transitioning back into the civilian workforce after 20 years in the military. The team has been truly welcoming with a fantastic supportive culture and a positive, focused organization!”

-Chris Gerstner

Let’s Build the Future Together.

Give veterans a new mission. Grow your workforce. Win for your business.