Workforce Development Program
NPMA's Workforce Development Program raises public awareness of the great career opportunities in the pest control industry. With essential support from member companies, NPMA is engaged in strategies to increase awareness and create interest in pest control careers with job seekers, including specific targeting of veterans, students, older adults, women, and people from historically underrepresented groups.
NPMA is committed to supporting the future of the pest management industry through three key strategies:
- Increasing public awareness about industry careers and driving qualified applicants to PestControlJobs.com and Careers.PestControlJobs.com.
- Developing partnerships with established organizations that serve targeted audiences to widen our talent pipeline.
- Supporting NPMA members with their workforce development initiatives by providing recruitment and retention guides, training, and tools.
Workforce Development Program Latest News
NPMA's Workforce Development Program Mid-Year Successes
The program has been focused on two main goals: 1) Raising awareness and increasing pride in professional pest control as a viable and desirable industry with many job opportunities and career paths for today’s jobseeker, and 2) Driving jobseekers to apply for open positions at careers.PestControlJobs.com and helping NPMA members to fill the jobs pipeline with strong candidates.
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Workforce Development Steering Committee
Chris Gorecki
Rollins, Inc.
Atlanta, GA United States
Shay Runion
Arrow Exterminators
Atlanta, GA United States
Elizabeth Bicer
National Pest Management Association
Fairfax, VA United States
Adam Brashier
Modern Pest Control
Katy, TX United States
Nate Tamialis, ACE
Veseris
Anaheim, CA United States
Burns Blackwell
Terminix Company
Greensboro, NC United States
Mark Bretz
Rollins, Inc.
Atlanta, GA United States
Jeff Buhler
Massey Services, Inc.
Orlando, FL United States
Mike Bullert
Big Time Pest Control
Anderson, CA United States
Joe Campbell
ABC Home & Commercial Services of DFW
Lewisville, TX United States
Daniele Collinson
B.O.G. Pest Control
Edgewater, MD United States
Sara Cromwell
Abell Pest Control
Etobicoke, ON Canada
Amanda Forrestall
Pest-End
Plaistow, NH United States
Marshall Gaster
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
Greensboro, NC United States
Audrey Hall
Eco Serve Pest Services
Orchard Park, NY United States
Dawn Hammond
Certus Pest, Inc.
Orlando, FL United States
Andrea Hancock
Mattress Safe, Inc.
Cumming, GA United States
Susan Hare
Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of So Cal, Inc.
San Diego, CA United States
Trent Kucherka, BCE
Veseris
Austin, TX United States
Patrick Lynch
Bell Labs, Inc.
Windsor, WI United States
Samantha Malone
Olympia Pest Management
Tumwater, WA United States
Jenifer McCauley
McCauley Services
Bryant, AR United States
Erin Richardson
All-American Pest Control, Inc.
Nashville, TN United States
Michael Rottler
Rottler Pest Solutions
St Louis, MO United States
William Tesh
Pest Management Systems, Inc.
Greensboro, NC United States
Ross Treleven
Sprague Pest Solutions
Tacoma, WA United States
Nancy Troyano, PhD, BCE
Rentokil Terminix
Wyomissing, PA United States
Gokhan Vergon
Envu
Cary, NC United States
Bill Welsh
Rose Pest Solutions
KALAMAZOO, MI United States
Your financial contribution supports public outreach strategies and partnerships designed to attract and retain talent in the industry through national outreach and hiring company education and resources.
ICON | Pest Control Company Support
Your support: $5,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Unlimited job postings
- Fee waived for participation in the NPMA SkillBridge Program
- "Featured Employer" listing on the job board
- Recognition at Industry Events
- Annual Careers in Action Employee Spotlight
- Customized collateral for career fairs
- Logo on Workforce newsletter
OUR CHALLENGES
- High demand and competition for skilled trade talent.
- Showing careers in pest control are secure, satisfying and more than just killing bugs.
- High rates of pest control service technician turnover.
OUR IMPACT
- Since 2021, over 18,000 people have applied for open positions.
- New partnerships with skilled trade, student-focused and military organizations driving qualified talent to the industry.
- Industry-wide commitment to retention practices.
Founders Club Annual Supporters
- Abalon Exterminating
- ABC Home & Commercial Services of DFW
- ABC Home & Commercial Services of Austin
- Abell Pest Control Inc. (Canada)
- Adam's Pest Control
- All-American Pest Control, Inc.
- Arrow Exterminators
- ATCO Pest Control
- Certus Pest, Inc.
- Cook's Pest Control
- Dean's Pest Control
- Lloyd Pest & Termite Control
- Massey Services
- McCauley Services
- Pest Management Systems, Inc.
- Plunkett’s Pest Control
- Rentokil NA
- Rollins, Inc.
- Rose Pest Solutions (IL)
- Rose Pest Solutions (MI)
- Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions
- Saela
- Sprague Pest Solutions
- Terminix International
- Terminix Service (SC)
- Terminix Triad (NC)
CHAMPION | Pest Control Company Support
Your Support: $2,500 annually
Benefits include:
- Fee waived for participation in the NPMA SkillBridge Program
- 10 complimentary job postings per year
- Recognition on PestControlJobs.com
- Special recognition at industry events
- Annual Careers in Action Spotlight on PestControlJobs.com
- Customized collateral for career fairs
OUR CHALLENGES
- High demand and competition for skilled trade talent.
- Showing careers in pest control are secure, satisfying and more than just killing bugs.
- High rates of pest control service technician turnover.
YOUR IMPACT
- Since 2021, over 18,000 people have applied for open positions.
- New partnerships with skilled trade, student-focused and military organizations driving qualified talent to the industry.
- Industry-wide commitment to retention practices.
ADVOCATE | Pest Control Company Support
Your Support: $1,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Fee waived for participation in the NPMA SkillBridge Program
- 5 complimentary job postings per year
- Recognition on PestControlJobs.com
- Special recognition at industry events
OUR CHALLENGES
- High demand and competition for skilled trade talent.
- Showing careers in pest control are secure, satisfying and more than just killing bugs.
- High rates of pest control service technician turnover.
YOUR IMPACT
- Since 2021, over 18,000 people have applied for open positions.
- New partnerships with skilled trade, student-focused and military organizations driving qualified talent to the industry.
- Industry-wide commitment to retention practices.
Patrons Club Supporters
- Buono Pest Control Co., Inc.
- Clint Miller Exterminating Company
- Eco Serve Pest Services
- Modern Pest Control
- Pestex, Inc.
- Sherrill Pest Control
ALLY | Pest Control Company Support
Your Support: $500 annually
Benefits include:
- Fee waived for participation in the NPMA SkillBridge Program
- 2 complimentary job postings per year
- Recognition on PestControlJobs.com
- Special recognition at industry events
OUR CHALLENGES
- High demand and competition for skilled trade talent.
- Showing careers in pest control are secure, satisfying and more than just killing bugs.
- High rates of pest control service technician turnover.
YOUR IMPACT
- Since 2021, over 18,000 people have applied for open positions.
- New partnerships with skilled trade, student-focused and military organizations driving qualified talent to the industry.
- Industry-wide commitment to retention practices.
Suppliers Club
Supplier Support: Help us ensure a successful future with your support!
Gold Suppliers
Your Support: $5,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Sponsor listing on www.NPMAWorkforce.org
- Logo and name recognition at industry events
- Complimentary job posting coupons to give to customers.
- Unlimited job postings on PestControlJobs.com
- Service on the Workforce Development Steering Committee.
- Fee waived for participation in the NPMA SkillBridge Program
Silver Suppliers
Your Support: $1,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Sponsor page listing on www.NPMAWorkforce.org
- Name recognition at industry events
Presentation Template: Careers in Pest Control for High School
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Presentation Template: Young Children
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Sample Job Description: Accountant
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Sample Job Description: Branch Administrative Coordinator
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Sample Job Description: Branch Manager
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Sample Job Description: Commercial and Residential Sales
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Sample Job Description: Customer Service Representative
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Sample Job Description: Office Supervisor
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Sample Job Description: Pest Control Service Manager
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Sample Job Description: Pest Control Service Technician
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