Skilled Trades Partners

What Skilled Trades Partners does

Skilled Trades Partners (STP) is a privately held, founder-led staffing agency that recruits and places skilled tradespeople — primarily electricians, carpenters, conveyor/material handling technicians, renewable-energy installers, and general construction laborers — for construction, industrial, and facilities employers. Founded in 2022 by Mary Chisholm, an 18-year staffing industry veteran with 12 years focused on skilled trades, the company is headquartered in Massachusetts and serves employers across 13 or more US states, with operational density in New England and active expansion into the Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania) and Southeast (North Carolina, South Carolina). Its core offering is structured around four workforce models — Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, Rapid Hire, and Direct Hire — supplemented by specialty verticals branded as STP Construction, STP Renewables, and STP Professional, plus entry-level Labor Jobs.

STP's technology footprint is comparatively thin and relies on the third-party ontempworks HR portal for candidate applications, onboarding, and a digital timecard approval process that the company cites as faster to implement than competitor systems. The company does not disclose proprietary AI/ML tooling, APIs, or SDKs. Revenue is generated through (1) markup on bill rates for temporary placements, where STP handles W-2 payroll, taxes, and workers' compensation; (2) transactional fees on temp-to-perm conversions and Direct Hire placements; and (3) guarantees that back the placement (14-day replacement on Rapid Hire; satisfaction replacement on Direct Hire). Pricing is quote-based and varies by trade, skill level, and geography; the company does not publicly disclose rate cards.

Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeted at general contractors and industrial facilities, inside sales via phone (508-689-9728) and email ([email protected]), direct-to-candidate acquisition through Indeed and the company website, and a content-marketing presence via the 'Blue-Collar Board' blog and social channels. STP markets a 'Blue Collar Respect' value proposition that bundles full benefits, OSHA training, PPE, and tool reimbursement for tradespeople — a positioning intended to differentiate from generalist staffing agencies in a labor-constrained trades market. Named enterprise logos include Amazon, TJX Companies, Coca-Cola, Dunkin', Wendy's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Planet Honda, Yale University, and Heywood Hospital, alongside SMB and mid-market construction contractors documented in case studies (one Massachusetts GC placed 100+ tradespeople over three years).

Name

Skilled Trades Partners

Legal name

Skilled Trades Partners

Website

https://skilledtradespartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Skilled Trades Partners is a privately held Massachusetts-based staffing agency founded in 2022 that recruits and places electricians, carpenters, conveyor technicians, renewable-energy installers, and construction laborers for contractors and industrial employers across New England, the Midwest, and the Southeast via four workforce models: Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, Rapid Hire, and Direct Hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Trades Staffing Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades (Electricians/Plumbers/HVAC/Carpenters) Staffing (BPACAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades & Industrial Direct Hire (BPACAFAG), Construction & General Labor Staffing (BPACAEAA), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB)

Keywords

• Skilled trades staffing
• Construction recruitment
• Temporary labor solutions
• Electrical contractor staffing
• Trades workforce placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Sturbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Temporary Staffing Services: STP provides temporary tradespeople to employers, handling all recruiting, screening, and payroll. Revenue comes from marking up the hourly rate of placed workers. STP manages W-2 payroll, taxes, and workers' compensation.
2. Temp-to-Perm Placement: Try-before-you-buy model where employers can evaluate talent on the job site before committing to permanent hire. Provides transition flexibility and reduces hiring risk.
3. Rapid Hire Program: Fast hiring program with a 3-week trial option, backed by a 14-day replacement guarantee. Provides vetted candidates with resumes, skills checklists, and intro videos.
4. Direct Hire / Permanent Placement: Long-term placement services connecting employers with dedicated construction professionals. Includes satisfaction guarantee with replacement if hire doesn't work out.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skilled Trades Partners is a construction staffing agency that recruits, vets, and places skilled tradespeople (electricians, carpenters, conveyor/material handling specialists, renewable energy installers, and laborers) for construction, industrial, and commercial projects. The company operates four workforce models — Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, Rapid Hire, and Direct Hire — and handles all payroll, taxes, workers' compensation, and compliance for placed workers.

Product overview

Skilled Trades Partners is a skilled trades staffing agency operating a platform of workforce solutions built around four core service pillars: Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Perm, Rapid Hire, and Direct Hire. The company specializes in placing tradespeople across electrical, carpentry, conveyor/material handling, renewables/solar, and general construction disciplines. Specialty services include Carpentry Staffing, Electrical Staffing, Conveyor & Material Handling Staffing, STP Renewables, and STP Professional for direct placement of construction management professionals. Entry-level services cover Labor Jobs and helper positions. The company also operates community initiatives like Rock the Voc to support vocational schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Staffing

Quantifiable outcome

• 14-day replacement guarantee on Rapid Hire placements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Independent Electrical Contractors New England Chapter (IEC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTP is a member of IEC New England Chapter, providing referral pipeline for electrical contractors needing staffing services and credibility within the electrical trade community.
• ABC MassachusettscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Associated Builders and Contractors Massachusetts chapter, providing access to contractor network and industry credibility.
• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTP supports women in construction through NAWIC membership, promoting equal opportunity employment and supporting women tradespeople.
• Helmets to HardhatssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans program that helps transitioning military personnel enter skilled trades careers. STP participates to recruit veterans into construction trades.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTP supports Habitat for Humanity as part of community giving back initiatives.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of NARI supporting the remodeling industry and accessing professional contractor network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Aerotek: Subsidiary of Allegis Group offering construction, industrial, and professional staffing services nationally. Overlaps with STP in construction trades staffing but operates as part of a much larger, multi-vertical staffing platform with deeper technology investment.
• PeopleReady: Trades and construction staffing subsidiary of TrueBlue Inc. (publicly traded), providing skilled labor across construction, industrial, and event markets. Comparable to STP in the construction staffing vertical but operates as part of a much broader workforce solutions portfolio.
• Express Employment Professionals: Franchise-based staffing firm placing workers in commercial, industrial, and construction roles across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable to STP in construction trades staffing but operates as a much larger, multi-vertical franchise network.
• Remedy Intelligent Staffing: General staffing provider under EmployBridge with a construction and skilled trades vertical. Comparable to STP in trades staffing but operates as part of a broader staffing portfolio serving office, industrial, and specialty markets.

Direct peers

• EmployBridge: Large U.S. staffing firm whose brands (CLP Resources, ResourceMFG) specialize in construction, manufacturing, and skilled trades staffing. Comparable to STP in core trades staffing focus and multi-vertical approach serving industrial and construction customers.
• Labor Finders: U.S. staffing firm specializing in construction, industrial, and manual labor placements for contractors and manufacturers. Directly comparable to STP in trades-focused temporary labor supply, though broader in scope beyond construction.
• Integrity Staffing Solutions: U.S. staffing firm providing light industrial, warehouse, and skilled trades workforce solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and construction clients. Comparable to STP in trades and industrial placement models and customer verticals.
• LaborMAX: Construction and industrial staffing agency providing skilled tradespeople, laborers, and event staff across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable to STP in construction trades focus and temp/temp-to-perm workforce models.
• TradeSource: Skilled trades and industrial staffing firm placing welders, electricians, carpenters, and machine operators with manufacturing and construction clients. Closely comparable to STP in candidate trades served, multi-state presence, and customer base of contractors and industrial operators.
• Tradesmen International: One of the largest dedicated skilled trades staffing agencies in the U.S., placing carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople with construction contractors. Directly comparable to STP in target customer, trades focus, and workforce models including temp and direct hire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bluecollarstp
• Facebookfacebook.com/bluecollarrespect

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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