Founding Life Fellows Unveiled by The Retrofit Academy
Recognition from UK’s driving force in retrofit skills and knowledge for outstanding contributions to retrofit policy, projects and professional practice. The Retrofit Academy launched its new Professional Membership this week to recognise and signpost expertise in advice, assessment, coordination and design. 19 Life Fellows have been unveiled– a designation reserved for individuals whose expertise and […]
FREE retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths
Building professionals or those looking to start a career in retrofit can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the […]
Meet the Retrofitter: Alice Monty, Head of Retrofit Technical Solutions at Equans
To give those considering a career in retrofit a better understanding of what it takes to become qualified, we spoke to Alice Monty, the Head of Retrofit Technical Solutions at Equans to discuss her personal journey within the industry. As one of the first people to be upskilled by her employer and receive the Level […]
Maths Teacher Retrains for Rewarding Career as Retrofit Coordinator
With more than 400,000 new qualified and competent retrofitters needed to achieve our 2050 carbon-saving targets, opportunity knocks for ambitious individuals wanting to make a real difference to the efficiency of our homes and the benefits this brings to the environment. Taking up the chance, Sofia Gentile, recently undertook a complete career change after 12 […]
Five key labour-force challenges facing large-scale retrofit programmes
Skills are central to the retrofit challenge and will be a key topic of discussion ahead of HOUSING 23. In the run up to the show later this month, David Pierpoint, CEO of The Retrofit Academy, explores the five main labour challenges facing the retrofit sector and potential solutions to overcome them. As the Government […]
New Careers Hub Gives Retrofit Clients and Contractors Access to Fresh Talent
With over a billion pounds in funding now available for large-scale, high-quality retrofit projects, housing associations, social housing providers, local authorities and contractors can now access the best in retrofitting talent following the launch of our a new careers hub! We have recently announced the milestone of 5,000 people being enrolled on our retrofit courses, […]
The Retrofit Academy brings fully-funded Courses to the West Midlands to help build a skilled Retrofitting Workforce
The Retrofit Academy (TRA) is working with Open College Network West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority to provide the Government with fully-funded Level 4 and 5 retrofitting courses, saving learners up to £3,000 in course fees. These qualifications are essential for providers to take on public sector contracts for retrofit work, and advance an […]
Fully-Funded PAS 2030 Certification & Accreditation
Start the process to be PAS 2030 Certified via a fully funded programme with full-funded support from The Retrofit Academy.
The Retrofit Academy Careers Portal – opportunity for suppliers
The Retrofit Academy is looking to create a permanent virtual careers platform. This website will act as a tool that highlights to prospect career searchers: the concept of retrofit, the roles within retrofit (PAS2035/PAS2030), training/job opportunities, and act as a platform that allows future employees and employers to network. When is the project deadline? The […]
An opportunity with The Retrofit Academy!
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. It aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment. For more information, visit […]
