One way the security industry can grow its talent pipeline and future is through offering mentorship programs and fostering mentor/mentee relationships between established industry professionals and young, up-and-coming talent or those new to the industry.

In today’s constantly shifting economic times and rapid technology advancements, it is critical for integrators to gain new skills and new knowledge.To achieve such societal needs for installed technologies, companies must continually invest in employee education and training activities. Many installers obtain industry certifications from ESPA, CEDIA, ETA International, InfoComm and others to show their knowledge of skills. This opens up for additional training to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or additional certifications.