Posts by Troy Latuff
How to Find Skilled Trades Workers: The Best Recruitment Channels in 2026
12 Creative Sourcing Strategies That Actually Work Quick answer: The recruitment channels that work best for skilled trades workers are employee referrals, trade schools and apprenticeship programs, trades specific job boards and a specialist recruiter. Job boards reach active candidates, while referrals and local training programs reach people who are not searching. Pair every channel…
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How to Turn Your Company into a Magnet for Skilled Tradespeople
Introduction: The Talent Shortage Isn’t the Real Problem Every business owner in the skilled trades knows the frustration: you post job openings, wait weeks, and still end up with few or no qualified applicants. Even when candidates finally show up for interviews, they often accept another offer before you can make a move. It’s exhausting,…
Read MoreWhy You’re Still Struggling to Find Skilled Workers (and How to Fix It Fast)
You’re not alone in this hiring battle 2027 update: Audit your job post, pay range and time to offer before the 2027 hiring season starts. skilled labor recruiters and jobs If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking: “Why can’t I find reliable, skilled tradespeople for my business?” It’s a question many contractors, service companies, and…
Read MoreBeyond the Toolbox: White Collar Jobs in Blue Collar Companies in 2026
Quick answer: Trades companies hire far more than technicians. Dispatchers, estimators, project managers, service coordinators, HR, accounting and marketing roles keep field crews working, and growth in sectors such as data center construction raises demand for them. If you want a blue collar company’s stability without field work, start in a coordinator or administrative role,…
Read MoreWhy AI Is Making Blue Collar Jobs More Popular in 2027
2027 Update Enrollment data cooled the story. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported Spring 2026 growth of 2.8 percent at high-vocational public two-year colleges, down sharply from the double-digit growth of the prior two years. Public four-year enrollment rose 1.5 percent in the same term. Undergraduate certificates grew 10.2 percent and were the fastest…
Read MoreWhich Skilled Trade Career Is Right for You in 2026?
Start Your Trade Career the Right Way Once you know your path, The Blue Collar Recruiter is here to help you walk it. Get certified fast through our Trades Academy and then browse jobs with employers who are actively hiring right now. Related: Best-Paying Entry-Level Trades | Interview Tips for the Trades | How to…
Read MoreThe Fastest Trade to Get Into: Fastest-Growing Skilled Trades in 2026
Quick answer: The fastest trade to get into is the one with the shortest path from training to a paid job: solar installers, HVAC technicians and electricians all start with on-the-job training or short programs. BLS projects the construction and extraction group to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2035,…
Read MoreDo You Need a License to Get a Trades Job? How to Get Hired Without One
Quick answer: You do not need a license to get hired in most skilled trades. Employers hire entry level helpers and apprentices who learn on the job, and the license comes later: electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians usually earn state licenses after documented work hours and an exam. Rules differ by state and trade, so…
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