Tim Kopp is the Education and Training Manager for RIDGID and Greenlee, where he leads training initiatives and the Emerson Skilled Trades Labs program, which provides industry-recognized credentials to thousands of students and apprentices across more than 160 schools nationwide.
Recruiting the next generation is only part of the workforce challenge. Hands-on training, apprenticeships and stronger industry partnerships can help new tradespeople arrive on the jobsite ready to contribute.
