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Pathway to Retrofit Excellence (WMCA)
Quack Recruitment & Training delivers the Pathway to Retrofit Excellence Skills Bootcamp in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
This intensive programme prepares individuals for careers in the rapidly growing retrofit and energy efficiency sector, supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
Retrofit focuses on improving the energy efficiency of existing homes and buildings. As demand for energy-efficient housing increases, the need for skilled retrofit professionals continues to grow.
Our Skills Bootcamp provides learners with the knowledge, practical understanding and career support required to begin working in retrofit and sustainable construction.
The programme provides a strong foundation in retrofit and sustainable construction.
The programme also introduces learners to assessment and compliance roles within retrofit projects.
Demand for retrofit professionals continues to grow as the UK upgrades its housing stock.
Start your journey into retrofit and green construction.
“Before joining the Bootcamp I had never worked in construction. The tutors explained the retrofit industry clearly and helped me prepare my CV and interviews. Through the employer connections arranged during the course I secured an interview with a local insulation company and started work as a Retrofit Installer shortly after completing the Bootcamp.”
“I wanted to move into the green sector but didn’t know where to start. The Bootcamp gave me a great understanding of energy efficiency and retrofit projects. The team helped me prepare for interviews and introduced me to employers working in the sector. After finishing the programme I secured a role supporting energy efficiency assessments.”
“The course was really informative and gave me a strong understanding of retrofit installations and construction processes. The careers support helped me apply for roles in the sector and within a few weeks of finishing the Bootcamp I secured work with a company delivering insulation and retrofit projects.”
Our Skills Bootcamps are designed with a clear objective — helping learners move into employment or progress in their careers.
Learners receive guidance to identify suitable career pathways within retrofit and construction.
We support learners in developing professional CVs tailored to the industry.
Learners receive interview coaching including mock interviews and guidance on employer expectations.
Our team helps learners identify suitable vacancies and complete job applications.
Support continues after training as we assist learners in securing employment opportunities.
We work with a network of employers who support our programmes through insight sessions, industry engagement, and recruitment opportunities for learners.
Employers may engage with the programme through:
Our programmes are designed around real employer needs.
Our programmes are informed by industry needs and designed to prepare learners for real workplace environments.
Training is available face-to-face or remotely.
Our Skills Bootcamps are short, focused programmes designed to help learners quickly develop employable skills.
Across our Skills Bootcamp programmes around 80% of learners progress into employment or career advancement.
Learners who have completed our programmes have progressed into roles with:
These partnerships help us connect learners with real employment opportunities.
Start your journey into retrofit and green construction.
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