About Protégé Labor

Staffing Is Our Business

Protégé Labor was founded in 1983 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Since the very start, we’ve been committed to providing superior skilled and semi-skilled labor to commercial and industrial contractors. Due to demand since 2021, we’ve began providing our services to Light Industrial customers. We value our reputation for integrity, and work tirelessly to ensure that our customers and employees are treated with honesty and respect.

The key to our success? We advocate for our customers and for our employees to ensure that each project happens safely, smoothly, and right on time.

We Treat People Well

When you work with Protégé Labor Solutions,

You get a partner who serves as an extension of your team.

We are driven by progress, deadlines, and most importantly results, and we’re passionate about understanding your project and your needs. As partners on your job site, safety and quality workmanship are our top priorities. We excel at providing reliable, experienced tradesmen that are pre-screened, ready to work, focused on safety and getting the job done right.

When you work for Protege Labor Solutions,

You discover a company that invests in your success.

We provide ongoing training to help you grow and develop your career. Our greatest asset is our growing family of skilled workers. We believe in taking care of our staff and treating everyone with trust and respect. It’s no surprise that many of our team members have worked with us for over 10 years.

Our Work in the Community.

We’re part of the communities that we help build.

Our company supports initiatives that make our community a better place–including,

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Hispanic League’s annual Fiesta
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Greater Winston-Salem Work Force Development
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Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
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Greater Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Construction Career Days
Protege Community

Our Work in the Community.

We’re part of the communities that we help build.

Our company supports initiatives that make our community a better place–including,

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Hispanic League’s annual Fiesta
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Greater Winston-Salem Work Force Development
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Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
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Greater Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Construction Career Days
Protege Community

The Protégé Labor Leadership Team

Rena Smith, President and CEO

Rena has been part of the Protege Labor team since 2005. She became the company’s president and CEO in 2014. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bryan School of Business.

Rena actively promotes careers in the construction industry by supporting community events and participating in industry organizations.

Corey Smith, Field Operations

Part of the Protege team since 2013, Corey wears several hats. He coordinates the needs of our customers to ensure proper placements are made. He also maintains support for our employees – ensuring that our customers get their needs met. He coordinates with our employees to ensure our workforce remains operating at the high standard we expect – all while overseeing our recruitment efforts to ensure safety and quality for all our customers.

Achievements & Recognitions

Protege Labor is a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and is HUB certified. We are also a leader in the industries we serve. We are active members of these state, local, and national organizations.

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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Triad Council

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Connect for Success NC

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Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce

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National Association of Women in Construction

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American Staffing Association

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Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of North Carolina

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Goodwill Business Advisory Council

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