Do you work in a career's advice or business support role and would benefit from expanding your knowledge of retrofit opportunities? Or perhaps you work for a training provider or own a trade business and are keen to understand the growing opportunities in retrofit?

Delivered as part of the South West Retrofit Action Week, this brief training session will give an overview of career pathways and resources to support individuals exploring opportunities in this rapidly expanding sector. This training is delivered by the Green Skills team at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

Why Retrofit?

The UK’s commitment to net zero is a catalyst for new careers. The increasing demand to retrofit homes to make them more energy efficient presents exciting opportunities for:

• Job seekers and career changers looking to enter a growing industry

• Trade businesses wanting to upskill their teams to install a variety of energy efficiency measures

• Training providers looking to develop learning pathways to meet industry demand

By attending this session, you’ll gain the knowledge to better support individuals and businesses in navigating careers, training, and workforce development in retrofit.

What you’ll learn:

• An overview of Retrofit – What it is and the scale of growth required

• Career Paths – both entry points and upskilling opportunities

• Training and Support – relevant training courses, qualifications and grants

• Supportive information - resources to help guide individuals interested in retrofit careers including local network opportunities for professionals

Bonus - Attendees will receive a digital badge to certify their participation and expertise gained.

Who Should Attend?

• Careers & Employment Advisors guiding people towards training and career opportunities

• Training Providers & Education Providers planning courses and progression opportunities for learners in the built environment

• Trade Businesses & Business Support Advisors interested in a brief overview of new opportunities for workforce development in the retrofit sector
  

Note: No prior knowledge of retrofit is needed.