Where do contractors find reliable and trainable employees?

So if you strong enough to be able to handle these people, you can get with your local rehabilitation program, weather it's from people reforming from prison sentences back into society, to people who are clean through rehab that have some time clean from substance, I have found that if you give these people a chance, they are looking for someone to give them a chance and has been some of my hardest workers. Of course you have to be diligent in your higher-ing process and have certain standards, but I have had more success than not. Have a "if you mess up, then you are out" mentality, and those on probation have to have a job and if they get fired they run the risk of going back. 

When we first started, we posted in a local Facebook group where people look for and offer jobs. Surprisingly, several of the team members who are still with us today came from that group. We have been incredibly fortunate to build a dedicated and hardworking team.

More recently, we partnered with a local school to provide internship opportunities for students interested in the trades. The experience has been fantastic, and we've been impressed by the interns' work ethic, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for the industry.

My advice is not to overlook unconventional places when hiring. Some of the best employees may not come through traditional hiring channels, and you may be surprised by the talent you find when you're willing to invest in people.

Check out this recent thread for hiring inspo! 

So I tried to encourage anyone that’s young to get into the trades but starting as an apprentice and let them know the ins and outs upfront and be as honest as you can with them and let them know they’re always gonna be up and downs hiccups but main thing is being honest