Josh Slayton is the CEO of Holmes Corporation, a trusted partner to leading professional associations, driving growth and member engagement through assessments, professional education and certification preparation services. With a 50-year history of excellence, Holmes Corporation's technology-enabled and data-driven approach has helped more than 2 million professionals worldwide achieve their career goals. Josh has a BBA from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He lives in Minnesota with his wife, four kids, three dogs, and eleven chickens.

The Essential Role of Professional Associations in the New Educational Ecosystem

In my October article, I outlined five key trends shaping education and training in 2026. One of those trends—the ecosystem approach—highlighted that no single entity can or should tackle workforce development alone. This is where professional associations come in. I have a firm belief that professional associations, like those Holmes Corporation (HC) has been partnering…

Five Education and Training Trends for 2026

One of my favorite parts of working in the broader education and training industry is connecting with other impact-focused leaders. There’s a genuine willingness to share ideas, collaborate on solutions, and ultimately drive improved outcomes. Because at the core, most leaders are working at companies like Holmes Corporation (HC) that are focused on the double…