For Employers
Build your future workforce before they graduate
BLEST Trades Alliance connects Atlanta-area technical school students with paid, flexible skilled-trades work — giving you the help you need today and the skilled employees you want tomorrow.
Flexible help
Get reliable help 12–32 hours per week.
Lower risk, bigger return
Evaluate and develop future employees before you hire full-time.
BTA handles the details
Recruiting, screening, payroll, workers' comp, onboarding and timekeeping.
Build a talent pipeline
We supply today's workers and tomorrow's apprentices.
12.9%
Increase in construction wages year over year
$59,000+
Median salary for job-changers entering construction
4
Core programs: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding
Why hire through BTA
Trained. Motivated. Ready to work.
Pre-screened students
Ready to work, eager to learn and assessed for fit before you meet them.
Affordable staffing
Temp-to-hire and part-time options that fit your crew and your budget.
Build your pipeline
Invest in future talent today instead of competing for it tomorrow.
Support local communities
Developing skilled workers in the neighborhoods you serve.
Faith. Work. Purpose.
Connecting opportunity with purpose — partnership, not just placement.
Three ways to get the right help
Track 1
Student Worker
12–24 hours/week
Ideal for students early in their training.
- • Helper
- • Material Handler
- • Shop Assistant
- • HVAC Helper
- • Electrical Helper
- • Plumbing Helper
- • Welding Assistant
Track 2
Trades Associate
20–32 hours/week
Students with more training and competencies.
- • Greater field exposure
- • More responsibility under supervision
- • Stronger productivity
- • Ongoing skill growth
Track 3
Graduate-to-Career
Full-time transition
Convert proven talent into your full-time employee, apprentice or Technician I.
- • Skilled and job-ready
- • Lower turnover risk
- • Faster ramp-up
- • Your future journeyman, technician or leader
The BTA trades prospect profile
Every candidate is pre-screened and employer-ready.
- Trade & school graduation date
- Certifications (OSHA, EPA 608, NCCER, etc.)
- Skills completed
- Work availability
- Transportation / driver's license
- Instructor recommendation
- BTA readiness rating
The BTA student workforce pipeline
- 1
In school
Technical students build skills in the classroom.
- 2
BTA connects
We screen, employ and place students with local contractors.
- 3
Paid field experience
Students earn, gain experience and build real-world skills.
- 4
Graduation & full-time career
Students transition into your team as apprentices or skilled technicians.
Trades we support
Proud partners in workforce development — working alongside Atlanta's technical schools, contractor associations, unions, workforce organizations and industry leaders to strengthen our community.