Employment Focused Training - The Future Of Retrofit

In this episode of the Refurb and Retrofit podcast, host Matt Milloy speaks with Elliot Grover from Greenworkxs about the critical role of training in the retrofit industry. They discuss the urgent need for a skilled workforce to meet net zero targets, the barriers preventing new entrants from joining the industry, and how Greenworks is addressing these challenges through innovative training solutions. The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, the need for engaging training methods for younger generations, and the potential of AI in enhancing training processes.

Greenworks aims to train and hire a workforce for the net zero transition.
The retrofit industry faces a significant skills gap, needing 3 million trained individuals by 2030.
Barriers to entry include a lack of understanding of career pathways in retrofit.
Employers often hesitate to hire newly certified trainees due to their lack of experience.
Greenworks focuses on continuous learning to ensure trainees remain job-ready.
Training should be relevant and accessible to the learner's role.
Engaging younger generations requires modern, digestible training methods.
The qualities needed for retrofit roles include being personable and methodical.
SMEs benefit from training solutions that integrate into the flow of work.
AI can enhance training by providing coaching and support for trainees.

See Elliott's profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-grover-9710a7138/
Greenworkx: https://www.greenworkx.org/