August 4, 2025

ASA Announces the ASA Foundation Accelerator Program

The ASA Foundation is launching a program to support women entrepreneurs and founders in the staffing industry who are in the first five years of building their businesses. The ASA Foundation Accelerator Program supports woman-owned staffing companies during the critical startup phase, providing resources to help them build professional relationships in the industry, get expert mentorship and guidance from peers, develop sustainable competitive advantages, and more.

Program participants will attend THRIVE Live and Staffing World®—the ASA annual convention and expo—in Orlando, FL; participate in monthly facilitated peer group meetings; and receive valuable mentorship through the ASA Mentor Match program. One participant will receive a $15,000 grant to help her grow her company.

Applications are due Aug. 13. Learn more at americanstaffing.net. The ASA Foundation Accelerator Program is made possible by a generous donation to the ASA Foundation.

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ASA Webinar Today on the Economic and Staffing Forecast—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | August 2025.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In the next session of this monthly webinar series only for ASA members, the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

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ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Recruitment Technology Trends—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Going Digital: Elevate Your Recruitment Game With Virtual Tools,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification, and other emerging trends can help your firm gain a competitive edge in an evolving workforce landscape from Kelley Cure Anderson and Bobby Wilburn of Malone Workforce Solutions, who will explore the benefits of virtual recruitment.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

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