Trade Team

Trade Team is a specialized recruitment agency based in Virginia Beach that has unmatched expertise in finding skilled laborers and tradesmen for the marine and industrial field. Though founded in 2004, the company comes from a rich industrial tradition dating back to 1875, bringing over a century of industry knowledge to their recruitment services.

Trade Team emerged from the legacy of Colonna's Shipyard, the oldest continuous family-owned and operated private shipyard in the United States, which was established in 1875. Originally founded by Willoughby Warren Colonna, Jr. in 2004, Trade Team was initially set up to provide temporary skilled labor to the Colonna yard and other local Virginia marine businesses.

What started as a local staffing solution has grown into a multi-location operation serving clients across the United States. The company's success has led to expansion beyond its original Virginia base, though it has retained the extensive knowledge of trades and leadership principles that have made it successful over the years.

Trade Team operates with a family-oriented approach, emphasizing that they are 'More than a Team...A Family.' They focus on providing hundreds of talented tradesmen and women to the marine, industrial, and manufacturing markets. The company recognizes the high demand for skilled tradespeople and positions itself as a proven partner in connecting skilled workers with opportunities.

Their comprehensive approach includes offering competitive benefits and pay while working diligently to help candidates secure their ideal positions. Trade Team's deep understanding of industrial trades, combined with their extensive network and family-business values, enables them to effectively match skilled professionals with employers across various industrial sectors.