Sullivan Training network
Over the next decade, the construction industry alone will need to fill roughly 649,300 openings every year, totaling nearly 6.5 million workers. At the same time, more than $1 trillion in federal infrastructure investment is driving sustained, multi-year demand across the country.
The work is here. The workers are not. That’s where the Sullivan Training Network (STN) comes in.
America's Workforce Engine for the Skilled Trades, STEM & Construction
For Employers & Industry Partners
If you’re a CEO, talent leader, subcontractor, or general contractor, these numbers probably sound familiar:
• 57% of firms say candidates lack the necessary skills or qualifications
• 48% report new hires failing to show up or quickly quitting
• 41% say applicants lack the required credentials
• 45% of contractors report worker shortages are delaying projects
• Roughly 41% of the current construction workforce is projected to retire by 2031
The talent shortage is real. Each unfilled job impacts cost and project timelines while redirecting limited resources.
The Sullivan Training Network (STN) Solution
STN is built end-to-end around the problems employers actually face. We don’t hand you résumés and wish you luck. We deliver a prepared workforce, AND we help you keep it.
- Recruit the right talent in local communities
- Train with employer-informed programs that provide NCCER credentials
- Place workers with project-ready crews where they’re needed most
- Project Demand-Based assignments (3-12 months)
- Structured retention bonuses
- Wraparound support for graduates so life doesn't derail their careers
- Job matching and redeployment when projects wind down
- Early intervention when warning signs appear
Sullivan Training Network FAQ
Who is the STN for?
Are there other programs available?
Why construction?
Construction is foundational to every major sector of the American economy. Housing, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and technology all depend on it. And unlike most industries, construction performs strongly regardless of the broader economic climate. The work doesn’t stop when markets shift; it evolves.
Today, that work is accelerating. Historic federal and private investment is fueling sustained, multi-year demand across every region of the country—and industry leaders, from the nation’s largest contractors to the Business Roundtable to federal policymakers, are aligned on a single message: workforce is the #1 constraint to delivery.
What industries do you support?
Data Centers
Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Energy Expansions
Infrastructure
Home Building
How does STN support workers?
STN supports with:
- No-cost training that leads to industry-recognized NCCER credentials that employers are actively looking for.
- Careers, not just jobs, in fields like electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, welding, heavy equipment, and STEM-related trades.
- Real job placement with employer partners who are ready to hire.
- Wraparound support to help you succeed. We know that life happens, and we’re in your corner.
- Retention bonuses to reward your commitment.
- Travel opportunities via project-based work across the country.
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- End-to-end service, from recruitment through retention: We provide more than just a training handoff.
- Outcome-focused, not enrollment-focused: We measure what matters to you.
- National reach, local roots: We mobilize talent wherever demand is.
- Employer partnership: Responsive, customized, and accountable to your project needs.
- Employer Recognition Program: STN sets the standard and recognizes partners who lead on retention and engagement, helping establish your company as one of the best places to work in the trades.
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The Sullivan Training Network is Trusted by Millions
Since 1964, we have refined a workforce model that delivers more than just employees. It delivers retention and ROI.
Your Next Career Starts Here
Here’s something most people don’t hear enough: construction and the skilled trades offer one of the fastest, lowest-barrier pathways to middle-class wages in America today. No four-year degree. No mountain of student debt. No years of waiting to start earning. Just real training, real credentials, and real jobs that are in high demand now and for decades to come.
The Sullivan Training Network can get you there.
We train people for real jobs in construction, skilled trades, and STEM—the careers building America’s homes, data centers, energy systems, and infrastructure.
How STN Supports You
• No-cost training that leads to industry-recognized NCCER credentials that employers are actively looking for.
• Careers, not just jobs, in fields like electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, welding, heavy equipment, and STEM-related trades.
• Real job placement with employer partners who are ready to hire.
• Wraparound support to help you succeed. We know that life happens, and we’re in your corner.
• Retention bonuses at 30, 90, and 180 days to reward your commitment.
• Travel opportunities via project-based work across the country.
Who is STN for?
STN is for people who are ready for what’s next. Whether you’re a recent high school grad exploring your options, a parent looking for a career that can support your family, or picking things back up after a setback. We’re ready to meet you where you are and help you get to the next level.
All it takes is curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the drive to build your own future. We’ll help you figure out the rest.
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