TrainingPros Recognized on SIA’s 2025 Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms List for Sixth Consecutive Year
ATLANTA, GA – May 18, 2025 – TrainingPros, a leading provider of learning and development consultants for corporate training, has once again been named to the prestigious Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms List, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has earned this recognition.
The SIA list highlights staffing firms that are at least 51% diversity-owned, including women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and other underrepresented business ownership groups. Inclusion on this list signals not only ownership diversity, but also a commitment to inclusive hiring practices, supplier diversity, and equitable opportunities throughout the workforce solutions ecosystem.
“As a woman-owned business that has always prioritized representation and inclusivity, we’re honored to be recognized by SIA once again,” said Leigh Anne Lankford, President of TrainingPros. “This recognition reflects our values and our belief that diverse perspectives aren’t just good for business, they are essential to driving innovation and long-term results for our clients.”
For more than 27 years, TrainingPros has been providing experienced consultants in instructional design, eLearning development, facilitation, leadership development, and change management to Fortune 1000 clients across the country. As a certified woman-owned business, the company offers clients the dual benefit of top-tier learning and development talent alongside supplier diversity value.
Why Supplier Diversity Matters
In today’s business environment, working with diversity-owned vendors has moved beyond a compliance requirement, it has become a competitive advantage. Companies that actively engage with a wide and diverse supplier network benefit from:
- Broader innovation: Diverse suppliers often bring unique insights, lived experiences, and creative approaches to problem-solving that traditional suppliers may not.
- Increased agility: Smaller and diversity-owned businesses often operate with leaner teams and more flexible processes, making them more responsive in fast-moving markets.
- Enhanced reputation and ESG alignment: Partnering with certified diverse businesses supports corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals, bolsters brand reputation, and aligns with ESG commitments.
- Stronger compliance and transparency: Third-party certification, like that held by TrainingPros, provides assurance of business ownership and standards, critical in regulated industries and supplier vetting processes.
“When clients choose to work with a certified diversity-owned staffing firm like TrainingPros, they’re gaining access to highly vetted talent, yes, but they’re also expanding the range of ideas and experiences that inform their workforce strategy,” Lankford added.
Continued Growth and Leadership in Learning and Development
TrainingPros has established itself as a go-to partner for learning leaders who need flexible staffing solutions. All of its Relationship Managers are former L&D practitioners, ensuring client needs are understood and matched with the right consultants from day one. The company’s ability to consistently deliver high-quality matches and its commitment to consultant success have contributed to long-standing client relationships and industry recognition, including multiple Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in partnership with clients.
The firm’s continued presence on the SIA Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms List is not just a reflection of its ownership structure, it’s a reflection of its commitment to advancing opportunity and equity in the staffing and L&D space.
About TrainingPros
TrainingPros connects Fortune 1000 companies with contract learning and development professionals who specialize in instructional design, eLearning development, training facilitation, virtual classroom production, and more. Founded in 1997, TrainingPros has built its reputation on personalized service, practitioner expertise, and a deep commitment to matching the right consultant to every project.
With a presence across the U.S. and a client roster that spans industries such as telecom, financial services, technology, pharma, and hospitality, TrainingPros is proud to be a repeat honoree on SIA’s Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms List.
About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions. Serving the entire ecosystem from staffing firms to corporate buyers SIA provides independent analysis and insights to support better business decisions, elevate strategic planning, and drive innovation.
Through a comprehensive portfolio of research, news, data, training, and events, SIA equips staffing firms with the intelligence they need to accelerate growth and achieve lasting success. SIA’s Corporate Membership extends exclusive access to annual rankings, legal updates, surveys, forecasts, and benchmarking tools, allowing members to stay ahead of industry trends and make informed, strategic moves.
To learn more about SIA or view the full 2025 Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms List, visit: www.staffingindustry.com
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