Scaling up retrofit by empowering local skills

24 Jun 2025
Unlock Net Zero stage - Open to all
To achieve widespread retrofit success, it is essential to scale up the skills and training necessary to design, install and assess energy-efficient upgrade measures. The panel will highlight successful examples of good practice that are transforming communities and creating a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of net zero. How can sectors collaborate to create a skilled workforce capable of delivering effective and consistent retrofit outcomes?  
Speakers
Cara Jenkinson
Cara Jenkinson, Co-chair workforce growth and skills development working group - National Retrofit Hub
Luke McCarthy
Luke McCarthy, Programme lead - net zero careers - GoodPeople
Rebecca Waterfield
Rebecca Waterfield, Executive director of business services - South and City College Birmingham
Emma Nicklin
Emma Nicklin, Group commercial director - Sureserve Group