Modplan has announced training initiatives aimed at solving the fenestration industry’s skills shortage. Using its dedicated training academy, the trade fabricator sets out to educate personnel from across the business, from NVQ-level staff through to management. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s managing director, said: “The shortage of skilled workers is a concern for everyone in the industry. It’s why here at Modplan we have a series of initiatives in place to tackle the issues.
“The academy helps build on our commitment to developing talent from within, and provide a cohesive career path for growth and progression throughout the business. Fabricators need to remain proactive to build the next generation of talent coming into the business and looking to build a career.”
Modplan is also working with local colleges to further encourage young people to look at fenestration as a career choice. Heidi added: “By reaching out directly to our local colleges, we are taking that step for our own business. We work hard to make sure every one of our employees has the skills needed to deliver an exceptional package to support our customers.
“We are proud to have a strong staff retention with many key members of the Modplan team having been with us for decades. It also helps us continue to attract local employees keen to further their career with a company that cares about their development.
“We want nothing less than to be the employer of choice both now and into the future. In turn, this helps us to be the fabricator of choice for our customers.”
