Bridging the Skills Gap: SkillCat’s Mission to Revolutionize Trade Education with Brendan Arsenault

 

In the face of a growing skills gap in the trades industry, innovative solutions are needed to train and prepare the next generation of workers. In this episode of Straight Outta Crumpton, host Greg Crumpton sits down with Brendan Arsenault, co-founder of SkillCat, to discuss how their platform is addressing this critical issue.

SkillCat is revolutionizing the way people enter the trades by providing accessible, affordable, and engaging training through their app. With a mission to fill the millions of open jobs in the trades industry over the next decade, SkillCat offers a unique blend of e-learning and gamification to attract and retain learners. Arsenault shares insights into the importance of soft skills, the impact of societal perceptions on trade careers, and the future of trade education.

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