Struggling to Fill Skilled Trades Roles?
Get Pre-Vetted, Ready-to-Work Talent Fast. In a market short ~349,000 construction workers this year, stop chasing unqualified applicants. RiverRun's Physical Path program delivers certified, hands-on-ready talent, pre-vetted for reliability, eager to contribute, and trained for real jobs.
Net new workers needed in U.S. construction (2026)
Of firms report difficulty filling skilled trades positions
Fast matches from our apprenticeship and cert pipeline
The Challenge
Labor shortages cause project delays, lost bids, and rising costs
Traditional hiring (job boards, Indeed) yields passive or underqualified candidates
High turnover in trades wastes time and money
Our Solution
Physical Path Grads
Hands-on trained, certified (journeyman paths, EPA, etc.) through our partner community and technical schools, apprenticeship-experienced
Pre-Vetted & Reliable
Screened for work ethic and reliability. No fluff hires.
Key Trades
Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, and more
Benefits for You
Faster onboarding, lower turnover, scalable pipeline, potential ties to local apprenticeship incentives
Why Partner With Us
Cut Hiring Time
Matches based on your specs. Skip endless interviews.
Reliable Talent
Eager, trained grads who show up and deliver tangible results
Cost-Effective
Reduce agency fees AND get up to 75% of new-hire wages reimbursed through WIOA OJT.
On-Time Projects
Steady crew = win more bids and meet deadlines
Ongoing Access
Tap our growing talent pool as needs scale
No Risk
Free consultation + potential WIOA wage reimbursement means you can try the hire with half the payroll cost covered.
Get Paid to Train Your New Hires
WIOA On-the-Job Training (OJT) Reimbursements
When you hire a RiverRun Digital Physical Path graduate, you can potentially access:
Wage reimbursement during the training period (standard nationwide)
Reimbursement in most areas (covers extra supervision and training costs)
For small businesses (50 employees or fewer) in regions using current WIOA waivers
This means you can hire a pre-vetted electrician, plumber, HVAC tech, or welder and have the government cover half (or more) of their wages while they learn your systems. That is often $3,000 to $7,000+ back per hire.
Bonus 2026 Incentive
The U.S. Department of Labor is putting $145 million into performance-based payments for companies that expand apprenticeships. RiverRun partners can help you tap into these funds too. That is extra money for every successful hire who completes training.
What Employers Say
“Got a solid HVAC tech in weeks. Project stayed on track, no training headaches.”
– Atlanta General Contractor
“Doubled our plumbing crew with vetted placements. Reliable and ready from day one.”
– Local Plumbing Firm Owner
“Game-changer for our small electrical team. Hard workers who fit our culture fast.”
– Mid-Size Contractor
How It Works
Submit Your Needs
Role, trade, experience level, location, quantity
We Match
From current/graduating Physical Path talent
Interview & Onboard
Quick intros, paperwork support
Hire & Scale
Ongoing pipeline + guidance on apprenticeships. Plus we'll guide you through any available WIOA OJT reimbursement so you get paid to train your new team member.
Ready to Fill Your Trades Gaps?
One form = fast matches. No obligation. Free consultation included.
Post Your Open Role
Tell us about the position you're looking to fill, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with qualified candidates.