Respect the Craft Spotlight: Nolan Cotham
When Nolan Cotham found that the “9-to-5 grind with a tie on” wasn’t for him, he returned to working in the trades, where he finds the work to be stable and rewarding.
Resources for Tradesmen and Tradeswomen
While you’re out there building, we’ll be here pumping out industry-related news, tips, trends, career advice and much more. So, when you get a break, turn to us for the most relevant and up-to-date skilled trades news and information.
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Explore Job-Seeking Resources
Get resume and interview advice plus career development tips from our experts and catch up on the latest job search trends.
Respect the Craft Spotlight: Benjamin Sickles
Ben Sickles learned his hard work ethic early in life. Today, with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, he works with like-minded people committed to getting jobs done right.
Respect the Craft Spotlight: Nicole Raymond
Nicole Raymond began her construction career as a general laborer, and after building new skills with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, now leads a crew of laborers on a large commercial job site.
Respect the Craft Spotlight: Erwin Begay
We’re thrilled to introduce Erwin Begay of Arizona and share his story of working in the trades. Erwin is the very first tradesperson to be highlighted in our new Respect the Craft spotlight series.
Skilled Trades Spotlight: Alabama Friends Find Success with Referral Program
Three men from the same small Alabama town now work together in Charleston, SC, thanks to PeopleReady Skilled Trades’ Referral Program.
Should You Consider a Career in Solar Energy?
Whether you’re just beginning your career or considering a change, the solar industry may have the right opportunity for you. We’ve identified six reasons to consider a solar energy career.
Skilled Trades Spotlight: Alexander Ingram
Alexander Ingram of New Jersey has found plenty of job opportunities through PeopleReady Skilled Trades.
Skilled Trades Spotlight: Ken Cooney
Ken Cooney’s versatility and hard-work ethic led to his being named a PeopleReady Skilled Trades Respect the Craft winner.
Skilled Trades Spotlight: Craigen Harris
Craigen Harris went to work with PeopleReady Skilled Trades as a carpenter helper with a custom millwork company in Memphis, TN, and transitioned into a full-time job.
National Green Energy Push Sees Solar-Related Jobs Soar: Over 300,000 Jobs Posted Between Oct. and Nov.
32% increase in solar industry job postings from pre-pandemic levels, according to job market analysis by PeopleReady.
TrueBlue Partners with Feeding America® to Help Address Food Insecurity Throughout US
Leading provider of workforce solutions supports fight against hunger and furthers efforts to be a force for good in communities across the nation.
The Importance of Skilled Trades
Have you ever considered what would happen if our skilled tradespeople disappeared? There are literally dozens of reasons to be grateful for tradesmen and tradeswomen but we hone in on five.
5 Winter Construction Site Safety Tips
Working this winter? Follow these 5 winter construction site safety tips from PeopleReady Skilled Trades to stay safe on construction jobsites this winter.
Construction Managers Retiring Means Opportunities for Tradespeople to Move Up
To become a construction manager, you need the experience you get with PeopleReady Skilled Trades. Here’s what it takes to be a construction manager.
Skilled Trades Spotlight: Olivia “Lou” Lavulo
Through its Respect the Craft recognition program, PeopleReady Skilled Trades shows its respect year-round for skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
