Great Experience with TradeStar! I had an amazing experience with TradeStar thanks to two outstanding individuals: Chuck and Luis. Chuck, the trainer, was super knowledgeable, patient, and made the training easy to understand, even for someone new to the field. He really took the time to make sure we were confident and ready to get started. Luis, my recruiter, was just as great—always responsive, helpful, and supportive throughout the whole process. He kept me updated and made sure everything ran smoothly. Big thanks to both of them for helping me start this new journey. Highly recommend TradeStar!

Make sure to understand this is a construction only staffing company. If offered a IT/tech position, understand it’s very low level (Layer 1 at best). I hired on being told they had many jobs in my area for my technical skills. I made it clear I needed local work and as close to a normal 8 to 5 job as possible because I had become a full time single parent recently and had to give up my high pay career that required full time travel. Was told that was no problem. I asked about working conditions because something was tell me this was more of a rough neck type job. I was told some hot and some AC and all inside work. I took that as I might have to go into a hot room or ceiling for a hour or two. I felt assured after the interview that this was a good job for me and my initial feeling was incorrect. Once making it to the end client and job site I found out my initial feeling was correct. I was told the job was actually 10 hour days 6 days a week but would only last 2 months, they just needed to get this project completed. Then I find out all projects are 60 hour weeks. The some hot, some AC work environment really meant you will be in over 100 degree heat 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. To make that worst, if you are seen taking a break to cool down, you will be sent home. I was not there long, but I seen no tech work, all construction. The Network techs/data team was installing cable trays. A few people was splicing fiber but no real tech work. Nothing on my resume said I did construction work so I don’t know why I was contacted for the job to start with. I got heat exhaustion a few hours in. The team I was working with took me to a fire exit door to let me get fresh air and cool down. Was there less than 3 minutes before my entire group was told to clock out and go home. No supervisor ever asked if I was ok. The next morning meeting everyone was told if they are seen taking a break, their badge will be taken onsite, no question asked. I talked directly with the supervisor after the meeting and told him I don’t think I can work in that heat without breaks. He told me it would be best if I clock out and go home, because I would be fired if I took a break. If I left then, I could be placed on a cooler job site. That also turned out the be a lie. I was let go. This company is mainly looking for people that can be used and abused. Anyone with any technical skills would not work here. It is a very hard manual labor work environment best for those without much education or opportunities.

Everyone here was fantastic to deal with. Luis held a great interview, felt really at home and welcomed with him. Then got trained with Chuck, the class was fun and well reached. He explained everything really amazing. Tye does wonders, he called me on my drive home after the training call about getting started working immediately! Tradestar is full of wonderful people and give big opportunities to people to get there foot into a specific industry.