EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
THE RESEARCH IS CLEAR : The Spa Industry Needs Programs to Encourage and Develop New Talent
AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE OF SPA STAFFING , the economics behind scholarships , internships , mentorships , outreach programs and career fairs will become increasingly relevant . Pulse will explore these topics in upcoming issues , providing insights into how financial support , hands-on experience and purposeful recruitment can encourage more individuals to enter the spa industry . Understanding the economic factors that drive education and career development is crucial to foster a well-trained and motivated workforce .
Here ’ s what ’ s on our radar : l Spa training initiatives : Several spas and industry
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l companies have launched their own training and education offerings . We ’ ll look at where they ’ re finding new talent and how they ’ re succeeding . ISPA scholarships : The Association administers several competitive student funds . We ’ ll review available scholarships and their post-pandemic plans . CoHE : The Collaborative on Higher Education explores partnerships with secondary and post-secondary schools to build education programs and feed new talent into the spa industry . We ’ ll check out CoHE ’ s growth and initiatives .
Understanding the economic factors that drive education and career development is crucial to foster a well-trained and motivated workforce . l ISPA LMS : First announced at the 2024 ISPA Conference , a new learning management system is one of ISPA ’ s latest initiatives . We ’ ll delve into what an LMS offers and how members will benefit . l Partnerships with complementary industries : Collaborating with wellness , beauty and fitness brands has become increasingly popular as spa clients have been seeking a holistic mind / body health approach . We ’ ll research how these partnerships are enhancing the skill set of new entrants in the industry . l Internship and apprenticeship programs : Giving students hands-on experience in the spa environment helps them build essential skills . We ’ ll explore ways spas are partnering with educational institutions to offer internships and apprenticeships . n
SHARE YOUR STORY Is your spa helping to bring new talent into the industry ? Are you innovating with employee incentives , training opportunities or recruitment practices ? Please contact the editor to share your perspective or tell your story : scot . gillies @ ispastaff . com .
62 PULSE n JULY / AUGUST 2024