ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 31,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Staffing Association today announced the
recipients of its annual workforce development-based Elevate
Awards.
Distributed on an annual basis since 2018, the Elevate Awards
celebrate the staffing industry's most innovative and effective
workforce development programs for temporary and contract
employees. Both the Elevate Award and honorable mention
distinctions are conferred in award classes by company revenue.
"Staffing companies are on the front lines of providing
upskilling and reskilling programs to American workers to enhance
their employability and help ensure future career success," said
Richard Wahlquist, American
Staffing Association president and
chief executive officer. "The Elevate Awards recognize some of the
staffing industry's most innovative and successful workforce
development programs aimed at addressing current workforce
shortages and skills gaps."
2021 ASA Elevate Award Winners
Staffing Agencies With More Than $100
Million in Annual Sales
Randstad USA, "Randstad US
and Udemy Partnership"
Randstad US partnered with online learning destination Udemy to
offer their temporary and contract employees free and
easy-to-access online courses to increase career mobility in
primarily technical sectors. Lessons range from machine learning,
data science, and analytics to personal development and soft
skills. Between September 2020 and
April 2021, approximately 1,600
employees engaged in more than 22,000 hours of course content, with
users spending an average of 13.5 hours consuming courses.
Staffing Agencies With $25 Million
to $100 Million in Annual
Sales
Hamilton-Ryker , "TalentGro Apprenticeships and
Intermediary Services"
Hamilton-Ryker's workforce development division, TalentGro, has
expanded its existing services by offering work-based learning
programs, apprenticeships and intermediary services, virtual
reality forklift training, and soft skills training to temporary
and incumbent workers. As of April 1,
2021, TalentGro has been permitted to offer registered
apprenticeship programs by the U.S. Department of Labor and was
approved to serve as a sponsor for apprenticeship programs in 18
states. Through the provision of intermediary services, TalentGro
has also launched 10 apprenticeship programs for its employer
partners at more than 150 locations, managing more than 1,100
apprentices.
Staffing Agencies With $7.5
Million to $25 Million in
Annual Sales
Year Up Professional Resources (dba YUPRO) , "YUPRO
OnRamps@Work Apprenticeship Program"
In response to the job challenges faced during the pandemic,
Year Up Professional Resources partnered with their client partners
to create the OnRamps@Work Apprenticeship Program to create a
bridge between skill development and full-time employment. This
26-week paid apprenticeship program offers both soft and hard skill
development opportunities, community-building, and access to free
and reduced-cost social assistance. The program now includes 34
employer partners, with 90% of apprentices converting to full-time
employment or equivalent opportunities upon program completion.
Staffing Agencies With Less Than $7.5
Million in Annual Sales
PPL Events Inc. , "Health Ambassador Program"
PPL Events Inc. offers temporary staffing teams focused on
hospitality and retail services, which were especially hard hit
during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. To tackle these new
challenges, PPL Events created internal health procedures training
for their staff and developed new opportunities for their talent
through the Health Ambassadors program. Health Ambassadors can be
deployed to client events and are trained in a number of services,
including social distancing and guest capacity enforcement,
cleaning in high-touch areas, and escalation and de-escalation.
2021 Elevate Honorable Mentions
Staffing Agencies With More Than $100
Million in Annual Sales
Adecco , "Forklift Upskilling Program"
Cella , "Managed In-House Agency Master's
Summit"
About the American Staffing
Association
The American Staffing Association
is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce
solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the
interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy,
research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal,
ethical, and professional practices. For more information
about ASA, visit americanstaffing.net.
Contact
Megan Sweeney
American Staffing Association
703-253-1151
msweeney@americanstaffing.net
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