Interactive training tech prepares students to assuredly enter skilled trades careers

Getty Images Stock Photo (NewsUSA) – How a Pennsylvania Trade School Achieved a 100% graduation and pass rate on the NOCTI state exam As the U.S. workforce struggles to fill a massive labor gap in the skilled trades industry, the fact that many skilled tradespeople are approaching retirement age only amplifies the problem.& As older workers retire, there need to be more younger workers to replace them; workers that feel confident and ready for entry-level roles in the trades. The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC), located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is filling this void of candidates in the HVAC field by teaching students with a best-in-class training approach. DJ Mumau, HVAC instructor at ICTC, noticed the skill gaps issue when he previously worked in the industry and realized that at the age of 30, he was the youngest person amongst his coworkers. When he joined ICTC, he faced several challenges. Student knowledge was hard to assess, personalized feedback was hard to deliver, lesson planning was time-consuming and student follow-through was unmanageable. As program enrollments grew, Mumau experienced challenges with the reach, scalability and effectiveness of course instruction.& Recognizing the need for additional resources, Mumau researched supplemental training tools to prepare his...