Word on the street is the installation business delivering the connected home is up and that’s great news. But there’s an additional story I often also hear — it’s a challenge finding technicians to perform the work. Are you facing the same problem? Can you find skilled or trained individuals in your market? Do you see your corporate culture not matching the millennial lifestyle? Would your business benefit from diversity on the team with minority and female members? Let’s take a look at solving the challenge.
There’s good news coming from the education world. In the academic channel, vocational and technical schools are establishing one- and two-year curriculum and certificate programs around electronics systems design, installation, and management. Non-academic channels, such as industry associations, manufacturers, training companies, and workforce agencies, offer live instruction, online training, apprenticeship programs, and industry recognized certifications. Industry players and academic/training institutions are establishing formal partnerships and are working together to teach the needed skill sets and develop trained professionals.