EFC Training Modules Designed to Support Changing Industry Dynamics

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Nov 8, 2019

‘Talent Availability’ has been identified by EFC membership as the top game changer affecting our industry. EFC continues to develop programs to assist members with talent attraction, engagement and development. Our industry is gearing up for significant changes in the coming years. Of the 42,000 people that EFC member companies currently employ, over 10,000 of these employees are over the age of 55, which means there will be an influx of retirements within the next decade.

It’s important that we continue to train new staff so we can help develop the next generation of employees. It’s also imperative that we provide existing, tenured employees with professional development opportunities to help sharpen their skillsets and industry knowledge. Developed by EFC for the North American electrical industry, our brand-new series of training modules supports your employees’ professional development and industry knowledge. EFC currently has one training module, Electrical Industry Playbook: An Introduction to the Market, its Players and the Business, with another, Codes & Standards 101 coming soon.

Electrical Industry Playbook: An Introduction to the Market, its Players and the Business

Overview: This online training module centres on the full electrical industry ecosystem, drawing on key market segments (residential, commercial, industrial, retail, utility and institutional); market players (end users, specifiers, contractors, integrators, agents, manufacturers and distributors); the Project business: Traditional, Design Build, P3, in-plant automation, retrofit; and the importance of the Distribution channel, focusing on key drivers for success.

This training platform will help accelerate new employees’ knowledge of our industry while also providing existing employees with a complete picture of the market so they can understand your business’ impact on the value chain. This module will propel your onboarding and professional development programs.

Who Should Take this Program? Designed for employees across North America in any department (inside/outside sales, counter sales, marketing, quotations, purchasing, project management, customer service…just to name some areas) who need to understand the market, the interrelationships among channel partners, and the bidding/buy/sell process. This would be an excellent introduction to the industry for new employees as part of an orientation program.

Details:
• Available online in English and French
• Duration: one-hour
• Includes interactive activities to further engage learners and to check for understanding
• Features various resources: glossary and user manuals (for trainees and managers) to support each learner’s journey through the program

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