Episode 4

Powering the Future: The AVK Academy

Date
22 January 2026
Author
AVK
Duration
15 mins

What do we do about the skills gap? Take action. A little over a year ago our Service Director, Lynsey Partlow, sparked an initiative to bring comprehensive, practical education to young engineers... our AVK Academy.

Key topics

Join Lynsey Partlow (Service Director) and Jake Burrows (Senior Enablement Manager) for a team-spirited game of shuffleboard while they chat about the AVK Academy - why we created it, and the impact it's having. A fully fledged, educational programme, our AVK Academy allows trainee engineers to learn the essential skills they'll need throughout their careers, specifically in the generator field. Currently in its second cohort, there has been so much benefit as a result of the Academy - not just to AVK, but to the industry.

Key topics covered in this episode are:

 

  • The intention behind our AVK Academy – taking the action to bridge the skills gap.
  • The benefits to all engineers at AVK as an extension, providing training to our existing engineers and giving them opportunities as mentors.
  • Our dedication to doing it right – putting everything in place to provide prospective trainees with the skills they’ll need to excel in their careers.
  • A walk through, from the classroom to the engine room.
  • Providing education at client level, sharing the knowledge to facilitate clear communication and efficient planning.

 

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