RVTI Hosts Authorized Learning Partner Conference in Dec. – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Last month, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) held its second Authorized Learning Partner Conference at its headquarters in Elkhart, Ind., according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA).
The annual conference offers insights into resources available through the Institute that can enhance technician training programs. The RV Technical Institute discussed various training structures and provided attendees with a tour of the facility. Learning Partners also brainstormed training ideas for their own locations. Throughout the event, the Conference focused on joining together the ideas of existing Learning Partners and combining those ideas with the Institute’s resources.
This event is critical to the RV Technical Institute’s “Hub and Spoke” model of building a network of locations across the country that offer the Institute’s gold standard curriculum. Learning Partners are crucial to the RV Technical Institute’s mission; currently, Learning Partners train and certify more than 85% of the Institute’s attendees (this equals over 15,000 learners).
In addition to fostering industry unity and technician training, the Conference presents an opportunity for attendees to continue elevating and delivering this gold standard curriculum, ultimately attracting more individuals into a RV technician career.
“I truly enjoyed the RV Technical Institute’s recent conference. The comradery among fellow professionals in our field was inspiring, as we all share a common goal of advancing training and development,” reflects Erik Betz, Training and Development Specialist at Alpin Haus. “It was a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with one another.”
Betz adds: “Meeting the dedicated team members at the RV Technical Institute face-to-face was a highlight for me; putting a face to a name makes our connections feel more substantial and fosters collaboration. I believe that bringing together professionals to discuss improvement strategies is invaluable for our industry. The Conference provided the RV Technical Institute with diverse perspectives from various locations, which is vital for enhancing our approaches and practices. I’m excited to see how our conversations will positively impact the RV industry.”
“The RV Technical Institute’s Authorized Learning Partner Conference was a fantastic opportunity to meet people in person who I’d previously only interacted with virtually, and to experience the collaborative spirit of the group firsthand,” remarks Erin Stover, General RV Center’s Training and Communications Manager. “It was also great to connect with the new members who have joined the RV Technical Institute’s growing team, each bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our shared mission. Everyone is eager to help each other overcome roadblocks and share best practices, creating lasting connections that will continue to support the growth of our industry. The focus on making technicians more skilled and efficient ultimately leads to faster repairs and enhances our customers’ experiences, ensuring they can create lifelong memories while RVing. It’s this dedication to continuous improvement that brings real value to the RV industry.”
This year had a mix of virtual and in-person attendees, with over 38 Authorized Learning Partner managers participating. They represented over 573 dealership locations, two technical colleges, one correctional facility, and one high school. (This is an increase from last year’s 29 Authorized Learning Partner attendees, which represented a total of 393 partner locations.)
The RV Technical Institute’s Authorized Learning Partners have access to the Institute’s full technician curriculum, course materials, learning management system, and the first attempt at testing. Authorized Learning Partners receive ongoing trainer training including the curriculum, tips on delivery and labs, to help teach the curriculum and track their student progress. The annual subscription fee is $3,150 for 12 months.
If your member company is interested in becoming an Authorized Learning Partner, please reach out to Justin Rickett, RV Technical Institute’s Senior Manager of Recruitment, at [email protected].
