TrueBlue's PeopleReady Skilled Trades Announces Strategic Partnership with Independent Electrical Contractors to Combat Labor Shortage
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) announced that its PeopleReady Skilled Trades division has been named the Official Professional Staffing and Labor Provider for Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), a nonprofit federation representing over 4,100 member businesses with 53 educational campuses nationwide.
The strategic partnership aims to address the critical skilled labor shortage in the electrical sector by providing IEC members with immediate access to qualified workers while supporting long-term workforce development. PRST will offer tailored solutions by providing electrical professionals across all specialties, from residential and industrial electricians to linemen and apprentices.
As part of the collaboration, PRST will contribute educational content on hiring practices, trends, and staffing strategies through webinars, research studies, and conferences. The partnership reinforces IEC's commitment to training and placing the next generation of electricians in meaningful careers.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) ha annunciato che la sua divisione PeopleReady Skilled Trades è stata nominata Fornitore Ufficiale di Personale Professionale e Manodopera per Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), una federazione no-profit che rappresenta oltre 4.100 aziende associate con 53 campus educativi in tutto il paese.
La partnership strategica mira a contrastare la grave carenza di manodopera specializzata nel settore elettrico, offrendo ai membri IEC un accesso immediato a lavoratori qualificati e supportando lo sviluppo della forza lavoro a lungo termine. PRST fornirà soluzioni su misura mettendo a disposizione professionisti elettrici in tutte le specializzazioni, dagli elettricisti residenziali e industriali ai lineman e apprendisti.
Come parte della collaborazione, PRST contribuirà con contenuti educativi su pratiche di assunzione, tendenze e strategie di staffing tramite webinar, studi di ricerca e conferenze. La partnership rafforza l’impegno di IEC nella formazione e nell’inserimento della nuova generazione di elettricisti in carriere significative.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) anunció que su división PeopleReady Skilled Trades ha sido nombrada Proveedor Oficial de Personal Profesional y Mano de Obra para Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), una federación sin fines de lucro que representa a más de 4,100 empresas afiliadas con 53 campus educativos a nivel nacional.
La alianza estratégica busca abordar la crítica escasez de mano de obra calificada en el sector eléctrico, proporcionando a los miembros de IEC acceso inmediato a trabajadores calificados y apoyando el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral a largo plazo. PRST ofrecerá soluciones personalizadas al proveer profesionales eléctricos en todas las especialidades, desde electricistas residenciales e industriales hasta linieros y aprendices.
Como parte de la colaboración, PRST aportará contenido educativo sobre prácticas de contratación, tendencias y estrategias de personal a través de webinars, estudios de investigación y conferencias. La asociación refuerza el compromiso de IEC con la formación y la inserción de la próxima generación de electricistas en carreras significativas.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI)는 PeopleReady Skilled Trades 부서가 전국에 53개의 교육 캠퍼스를 보유한 4,100개 이상의 회원사를 대표하는 비영리 연합체인 Independent Electrical Contractors(IEC)의 공식 전문 인력 및 노동력 제공업체로 선정되었다고 발표했습니다.
이번 전략적 파트너십은 전기 분야의 심각한 숙련 노동력 부족 문제를 해결하기 위해 IEC 회원들에게 즉시 자격을 갖춘 인력에 대한 접근을 제공하고, 장기적인 인력 개발을 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. PRST는 주거용 및 산업용 전기기사부터 전선공과 견습생에 이르기까지 모든 전문 분야의 전기 전문가들을 맞춤형으로 제공할 예정입니다.
협력의 일환으로 PRST는 채용 관행, 동향 및 인력 배치 전략에 관한 교육 콘텐츠를 웨비나, 연구 조사, 컨퍼런스를 통해 제공할 것입니다. 이번 파트너십은 IEC가 차세대 전기기사 양성과 의미 있는 경력 배치를 위해 헌신하고 있음을 강화합니다.
TrueBlue (NYSE : TBI) a annoncé que sa division PeopleReady Skilled Trades a été nommée fournisseur officiel de personnel professionnel et de main-d'œuvre pour Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), une fédération à but non lucratif représentant plus de 4 100 entreprises membres avec 53 campus éducatifs à travers le pays.
Ce partenariat stratégique vise à répondre à la pénurie critique de main-d'œuvre qualifiée dans le secteur électrique en offrant aux membres de l’IEC un accès immédiat à des travailleurs qualifiés tout en soutenant le développement à long terme de la main-d'œuvre. PRST proposera des solutions adaptées en fournissant des professionnels de l’électricité dans toutes les spécialités, des électriciens résidentiels et industriels aux linemen et apprentis.
Dans le cadre de cette collaboration, PRST apportera des contenus éducatifs sur les pratiques d’embauche, les tendances et les stratégies de recrutement via des webinaires, des études de recherche et des conférences. Ce partenariat renforce l’engagement de l’IEC à former et à insérer la prochaine génération d’électriciens dans des carrières porteuses de sens.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) gab bekannt, dass seine PeopleReady Skilled Trades Division zum offiziellen professionellen Personal- und Arbeitskraftanbieter für Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) ernannt wurde, einem gemeinnützigen Verband, der über 4.100 Mitgliedsunternehmen mit 53 Bildungscampus landesweit vertritt.
Die strategische Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, den kritischen Fachkräftemangel im Elektrobereich zu bekämpfen, indem IEC-Mitgliedern sofortiger Zugang zu qualifizierten Arbeitskräften geboten wird und gleichzeitig die langfristige Entwicklung der Belegschaft unterstützt wird. PRST wird maßgeschneiderte Lösungen anbieten und Elektrofachkräfte in allen Spezialgebieten bereitstellen – von Wohn- und Industrieelektrikern bis hin zu Leitungsmonteuren und Auszubildenden.
Im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit wird PRST Bildungsinhalte zu Einstellungspraktiken, Trends und Personalstrategien durch Webinare, Forschungsstudien und Konferenzen bereitstellen. Die Partnerschaft unterstreicht IECs Engagement für die Ausbildung und Vermittlung der nächsten Elektrikergeneration in bedeutungsvolle Berufe.
- Strategic partnership with IEC expands TBI's market reach to 4,100+ member businesses
- Official Professional Staffing and Labor Provider status strengthens market position
- Partnership provides new revenue stream through staffing services to IEC members
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TrueBlue's strategic partnership with IEC strengthens market position in electrical staffing, targeting 4,100+ contractors amid severe industry labor shortages.
This partnership between TrueBlue's PeopleReady Skilled Trades and the Independent Electrical Contractors federation represents a strategic market positioning move in a high-demand vertical. By securing "Official Provider" status with an organization representing over 4,100 member businesses across 53 educational campuses, TrueBlue gains privileged access to a substantial client base actively seeking staffing solutions.
The electrical contracting sector is experiencing one of the most acute labor shortages within the skilled trades landscape. This partnership directly addresses that pain point by creating a formalized channel between contractors and TrueBlue's talent pool of electricians at various experience levels. While the announcement lacks specific financial projections, preferred provider agreements typically yield significant lead generation and revenue opportunities over time.
Beyond immediate staffing placements, the partnership includes educational content development through webinars and conferences, creating additional touchpoints with potential clients. This thought leadership component enhances TrueBlue's industry authority while providing multiple engagement opportunities with decision-makers.
In the fragmented skilled trades staffing market, formal association partnerships create competitive differentiation. TrueBlue's 35+ years of industry experience positions them well to capitalize on this relationship, particularly as infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, and building automation trends continue driving demand for electrical workers. The partnership addresses both immediate contractor needs and long-term workforce development, demonstrating forward-thinking strategy in a challenging labor market.
Partnership addresses critical electrical industry workforce shortage by connecting 4,100+ IEC contractors with immediate staffing solutions while supporting long-term talent development.
The IEC-TrueBlue partnership addresses what many electrical contractors identify as their most significant operational challenge: finding qualified workers amid a severe industry-wide labor shortage. The electrical sector faces a perfect storm of heightened demand (driven by infrastructure spending, electrification trends, and renewable energy growth) coupled with an aging workforce and insufficient new entrants.
For IEC's 4,100+ member businesses, this partnership provides a valuable resource to maintain project schedules despite staffing constraints. The specialty focus of PeopleReady Skilled Trades on electrical professionals specifically—rather than general construction staffing—is particularly relevant for contractors requiring workers with specialized certifications, code knowledge, and safety training.
What makes this partnership distinctive is its dual focus: providing immediate staffing solutions while simultaneously supporting long-term talent pipeline development. The electrical industry's workforce challenges require both short-term tactical responses and strategic workforce development initiatives. By partnering with IEC, which operates 53 educational campuses nationwide, TrueBlue positions itself at the intersection of training and placement.
For electrical contractors, having a designated staffing resource through their industry association streamlines the process of finding qualified workers, potentially reducing costly project delays and helping them manage workload fluctuations more effectively. As electrical work becomes increasingly specialized with the integration of smart systems, renewable energy, and advanced controls, having access to workers with appropriate skill sets becomes even more crucial for contractors trying to capitalize on emerging market opportunities.
New Alliance Delivers Immediate Staffing Solutions While Building Long-Term
Talent Pipeline for the Electrical Industry
PRST has a long history of connecting skilled tradespeople with high-demand opportunities across a variety of industries, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and energy installations. As the electrical industry continues to grapple with a severe skilled labor shortage with demand for qualified electricians outpacing supply, IEC contractors are increasingly turning to reliable staffing solutions to meet project deadlines and tackle labor gaps.
"Partnering with PeopleReady Skilled Trades enhances the value we deliver to our members by providing a direct, effective response to sourcing skilled labor, which is one of the most pressing challenges facing the electrical industry today," said Thayer Long, Executive Director of IEC. "Together, we're helping electrical contractors build stronger, more resilient workforces."
For over 35 years, PRST has been a trusted resource for electrical contractors, helping them navigate workforce challenges by delivering skilled electricians at every experience level. As the Official Professional Staffing and Labor Provider for IEC, PRST will offer tailored solutions to members by providing qualified electrical professionals across all specialties—from residential and industrial electricians to linemen and apprentices—ensuring critical projects stay on schedule despite industry-wide labor constraints.
"We are excited to serve as the Official Professional Staffing and Labor Provider for IEC," said Jill Quinn, Executive Leader of PRST. "This collaboration directly addresses the skilled labor shortage challenge by combining our extensive experience with IEC's premier training programs. Together, we are providing contractors with the resources to keep their projects on track while also investing in the future of the electrical workforce."
Beyond staffing solutions, PRST will bring valuable industry insights to IEC members, contributing educational content on hiring best practices, trends, and staffing strategies through webinars, research studies, and conferences. The partnership also strengthens IEC's commitment to workforce development, aligning with its mission to train and place the next generation of electricians in meaningful careers.
IEC members can learn more about these specialized staffing services by contacting their local IEC chapter representative.
About PeopleReady Skilled Trades
PeopleReady Skilled Trades (PRST) is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, this specialized division has connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether businesses need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, PRST ensures a skilled workforce is always within reach. Learn more at skilled.peopleready.com.
About the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a nonprofit trade association federation with 53 educational campuses and affiliate local chapters across the country. IEC represents more than 4,100 member businesses and educates over 17,000 electrical apprentices each year through world-class training programs. Our vision is to educate and grow our merit shop workforce, to help our contractors adapt to the ever-changing needs of the electrical workforce, and to increase IEC's influence and presence within the electrical industry.
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE: TBI) is transforming the way organizations connect with talent in an ever-changing world of work. As The People Company®, we put people first – connecting job seekers with meaningful opportunities while delivering smart, scalable workforce solutions for enterprises across industries and worldwide. Powered by innovative technology and decades of expertise, our brands – PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals – offer flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that propel businesses and careers. Discover how we're shaping the future of work at www.trueblue.com.
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