The need for talented skilled trade workers continued throughout Q3-2026, with a near record number of new trade workers entering…
07 Jun
State of The Trades: Q2-2026
The skilled trades labor market remains remarkably strong in Q2-2026. While economic uncertainty, interest rate volatility, and geopolitical events continue…
10 Mar
State of The Trades: Q1-2026
The start of 2026 has seen unusually strong winter weather, geopolitical shifts, and economic re-balancing. While some of these events…
06 Mar
The Data Center Boom & The “Cloud Corridors”
The Data Center Boom & The “Cloud Corridors” Red, White, and Blue-collar: March 2026 Insights from the BlueRecruit Team In…
04 Feb
State of The Trades: January 2026
January 2026 Probably not much of a shock to anyone but given that our government partially shutdown again, the Bureau…
03 Dec
State of The Trades: Q4-2025
The Year in Review 2025 was a crazy year to say the least, but as the calendar year changes, it…
04 Nov
State Of The Trades: October 2025
Trade Worker Wages Continue to Soar Summary Even as U.S. manufacturing dipped and the overall labor market softened, pay for…
03 Sep
State Of The Trades: Hiring Trends Q3-2025
Wage Growth Surges for Skilled Trade Workers as Labor Market Softens The 3rd Quarter of 2025 is showing strong wage…
04 Aug
How is AI Fueling the Demand for Skilled Workers?
How the Rise of AI, Data Centers, Executive Orders, and Deregulation are Fueling the Demand for Skilled Workers President Donald…
02 Jun
State Of The Trades: Hiring Trends Q2-2025
The Next Generation of Trade Pros are Coming! Skilled trades hiring is strong. 2025 has marked incredible growth for manufacturing…