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NPA Trading Groups
NPA Trading Groups support trading relationships between recruiters with similar industry clients, issues, and challenges.
Trading Groups are groups of NPA recruiters specializing in the same occupational fields. NPA introduced Trading Groups to support trading relationships between recruiters who share similar industry issues, challenges, and demands.
- Increased productivity . Trading Groups recruiters interact with other experienced NPA partners to complete searches and placements faster and more profitably.
- Competitive advantage . Trading Groups members develop strong relationships with trading partners, creating a competitive advantage over recruiters working without the support of an industry network.
- Professional interaction . Recruiters in Trading Groups support each other by sharing information, insight, and best practices via meetings, newsletters, and personal correspondence.
NPA presently has eight Trading Groups to support the needs of its global membership.
- IT – Information Technology
- Accounting / Financial Services – Accounting / Finance, Banking / Financial Services, Insurance
- Healthcare– Medical, Healthcare
- Strategic Management and Supply Chain– Executive Management, Consulting, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation
- Chemical Process–Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil / Gas / Refinery, Environmental, Food, Pulp and Paper, Engineering ( process, chemical, environmental, etc.)
- HW / SW / Electronics– Aerospace / Defense, Electronics Development, Optics / Photonics, Engineering ( hardware, software, etc.)
- Sales / Marketing / Business Development–Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Service / Call Center, Retail, Advertising.
- Manufacturing / Production–Operations, Manufacturing, Production, Engineering (mechanical, electrical, design, etc.)

The percentages shown above reflect a percentage of the total number of placements made in NPA.
Take advantage of Trading Groups connections.
For more information about NPA’s Trading Groups, contact our director of membership at +1.616.455.6776 Ext.18 or contact us online.




