How CITB Can Help You Access Retrofit Training

Funded retrofit training is now available to ex-service and military personnel through ELCAS!

Former and current military personnel are encouraged to embark on a career in sustainable home refurbishment as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) offers credits for courses from the UK’s leading force in retrofit skills and knowledge. If you are seeking an opportunity to transition your career into a growing industry and possess transferable skills from […]
My Retrofit Journey: Michelle Keeling, GoGreen Alliance

Michelle Keeling’s career evolution from Submissions Officer to Submissions Manager and beyond at GoGreen Alliance Ltd. is a testament to the transformative potential of continuous learning and The Retrofit Academy’s retrofit training courses, spanning from levels 2 to 5. Discover her inspiring journey and the opportunities for professional development within the retrofit industry. Michelle’s Journey: […]
New skills partnership aims to upskill 230 West Midlands professionals in retrofit

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has agreed a new skills partnership with The Retrofit Academy with the aim of fast-tracking the careers of 230 local retrofitters as the region looks to ramp up the number of homes is it making more energy efficient. The new partnership follows the WMCA’s successful bid for new Government […]
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 […]
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.
A new generation of retrofit professionals

In 2021, The Retrofit Academy CIC teamed up with Generation – a global non-profit which has trained over 40,000 learners facing barriers to employment across 14 countries – to create a new green jobs training programme. The aim: to support and drive a green recovery that builds back better and helps to reduce carbon emissions and improve […]
CITB offers grant towards the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management!

Could you be eligible for a grant up to £600 as reimbursement towards the cost of the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management? CITB are offering this great incentive, whether you’re thinking of professional development or a new career path! Eligibility Requirements You must have successfully completed and received your certificate for […]
New Retrofit Academy Partnerships to Upscale Retrofit Training and Create Local Jobs

The Retrofit Academy CIC is pleased to announce new partnerships across four key regions of the UK. This will see the establishment of Retrofit Academy centres in Devon, Essex, Belfast and East Sussex.