For Students
Earn while you learn. Build skills, confidence and a career with real earning power.
Start your pathway
Train. Work. Earn. Transition.
Connecting skilled people with opportunity
BLEST Trades Alliance connects Atlanta-area technical students with paid, flexible skilled-trades employment while they complete their education — giving employers access to emerging talent and students the experience they need to launch their careers.
We help students increase their knowledge and earn wages while completing their training.
Training & Education
Pathways to in-demand skilled trades with hands-on learning and certifications.
Employment Connections
Partnering with employers who hire, invest in and grow new talent.
Mentorship & Support
Guidance for success — on the job and in life.
Stronger Communities
Building better futures together, one skilled worker at a time.
For Job Seekers
Your skills deserve recognition. Share your experience and connect with the right next step.
Find your opportunityFor Employers
Your next great hire is already in training. Access pre-screened, motivated talent.
Hire through BTA
For Partners
Mentor, sponsor or partner with us to develop skilled workers in our neighborhoods.
Get involvedThe trades are growing. So are opportunities.
12.9%
Increase in construction wages for workers who moved into the field
$59,000+
Median salary for job-changers entering construction
6
Trade pathways supported, from HVAC to general construction
Our goal isn't simply to ask