The 2017 ISPA U . S . Spa Industry Study reports nearly 33,000 vacant positions for service providers .
The same study reported steady growth in number of spa visits , overall revenue , locations , and revenue per visit , and the U . S . Department of Labor projects spa and salon growth between 10 and 20 percent over the next decade . Emerging technologies and innovations are driving demand for professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to serve clients in the beauty and spa industry . All this data means that the spa industry is on a steady rise to the top , we just need the right people to get us there .
That ’ s why ISPA has partnered with the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation to launch the “ Get Your Dream Job ” campaign ! The professional beauty and spa industries have joined forces to elevate and celebrate careers in spa , launching a nationwide call to action .
The “ Get Your Dream Job ” initiative will be promoted by spas , salons and schools coast-to-coast to build awareness of extraordinary career opportunities in our amazing industry . You love what you do , so it ’ s time to let everyone else know how amazing your work truly is .
Participating spas , salons and schools will receive a tool kit with the following items : l List of all ISPA members and partner organizations l Online platform for schools to download posters , flyers , ISPA grant applications l Resources to support local market publicity such as press releases l Graphics for use on social platforms l Customizable marketing templates for schools to use in admissions l For more information on how to get involved in the Get Your Dream Job campaign , visit getyourdreamjob . com .
We ’ d also like to say thank you to the organizations who have already stepped up in support of this campaign :
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