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Building Careers, Strengthening Companies: Our 2025 Impact

NPMA Workforce Development: 2025 Year in Review

Whether you're a technician who found your job through PestControlJobs, a hiring manager who's struggled to fill positions, or a business owner investing in your team's future, the NPMA Workforce Development Program is attracting and developing better talent. These programs exist because of leaders investing in our collective success.

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The Talent Pipeline in Action | 62,000+ applications since launch

  • For Hiring Managers: We expanded our ZipRecruiter partnership and opened unlimited job postings to all NPMA members. The result? More quality candidates are finding your open positions faster.
  • For Job Seekers: 36,000+ positions posted means more opportunities to find the right fit for your skills and career goals.
  • For Business Owners: Returning site visitors increased 18%, and job alert sign-ups grew 33%—proving that our industry is attracting serious, committed talent.

Military Veterans: Proven Performers

If you're a veteran working in pest control, you know firsthand the value military experience brings to this profession. If you're a hiring manager, you've probably seen veterans excel in technical roles, management positions, and customer-facing jobs.

This year, our military programs delivered:

  • 26 member companies partnering through the updated SkillBridge program
  • Multiple successful intern placements
  • Continuous exposure through Stars & Stripes reaching 300,000+ transitioning service members
  • Jacob Kulzer (Ecolab's 2025 PestVet of the Year) nominated for SHRM/USAA Everyday Hero award

PestVets state units are growing: New Mexico launched in December, joining a network supporting veterans through charity events, professional development, and community building.

Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today

The next generation of pest control professionals is discovering our industry through innovative partnerships:

  • Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) and MANNRS: We're the first industry invited to run hands-on simulations at both 2026 JAG conferences, reaching 85,000+ students nationwide. Our workshop 'Invasion Alert: The Pest Control Challenge' will debut at the MANRRS conference spring 2026.
  • Skilled Trades Advisory Council: New partnership featuring pest management alongside other respected skilled trades
  • Tennessee Workforce Pipeline: State-level collaboration bringing career awareness to local communities

Resources That Make Your Job Easier

For HR & Hiring Professionals

We delivered practical tools to help you hire smarter and develop stronger teams:

  • Service Manager Hiring Guide with companion online course
  • Customer Service & Sales Guides in development
  • 2024 Salary & Compensation Survey Results in development

These aren't just boring reports; they're proven frameworks developed by industry professionals for industry professionals.

For Current Employees

Whether you started as a technician and moved into management, or you're exploring where your career can go, we're building resources to support your growth:

  • Professional development guides mapping career pathways
  • PestVets Next Rank Fund (in development) to support veterans pursuing NPMAPro and ACE certifications
  • Content showcasing real career success stories like yours

Digital Reach That Delivers

Our digital campaigns are working—reaching the right people at the right time: 180,000+ potential candidates reached

  • 522,000 video views showing real careers in action (94% completion rate!)
  • 1.5M+ impressions from new Reddit pilot reaching younger audiences
  • 2,300+ clicks from Google searches for 'pest control career opportunities' and 'jobs for military'
  • Military and operations professionals showing 14% higher engagement than general audience

What's Next in 2026

The momentum continues with programs designed to benefit everyone in our industry:

  • More candidates: Expanded partnerships bringing thousands of students and military members to our industry
  • Better tools: Additional hiring guides and professional development resources
  • Smarter campaigns: Data-driven digital strategies timed to seasonal hiring patterns
  • Stronger community: Growing collaboration between NPMA’s interest groups and committees to add firepower to our workforce efforts

Working Together to Build Our Industry's Future

NPMA's workforce development programs are part of a larger ecosystem of organizations committed to strengthening our industry from every angle:

  • Pest Management Foundation opens pathways through college and research scholarships, ensuring financial barriers don't prevent talented individuals from joining our profession
  • QualityPro elevates industry standards through company and individual accreditation and certification, demonstrating that pest management professionals are highly trained experts
  • Professional Women in Pest Management conducts vital outreach and empowers women in our industry, ensuring we attract and retain diverse leadership
  • LYNC develops tomorrow's leaders today through targeted leadership development programs and young professional engagement
  • Communities+ supports students and creates welcoming, inclusive environments where all professionals can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives
  • The Alliance shapes positive public representation of our industry and the dedicated professionals who serve communities nationwide
  • PestVets connects veterans with opportunities, professional development, and a supportive community nationwide, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the military community. 

Together, we're not just filling positions—we're building careers, strengthening companies, and securing our industry's future.

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