From Computer Labs to Charging Stations ft. Elaina Farnsworth of SkillFusion

Since 2018, there has been $160 billion in investment dollars linked to electric vehicles in North America, based on data from the Center for Automotive Research (2024 CAR Book of Deals). For EVs to reach their full potential, consumers must have complete faith and confidence in the charging infrastructure. Like how consumers think nothing of a gas pump when they pull up, building that same level of trust with charging stations is imperative.    Elaina Farnsworth, co-founder and CEO of SkillFusion, joins Carl to discuss a significant (and perhaps overlooked) opportunity for skilled trade professionals as more EVs populate our roadways. Elaina and her team at SkillFusion are building the talent pipeline of certified electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) workers through its EVSE Diagnostic Technician (EDT) Program. This robust talent pool will ultimately ensure charging stations across the United States are operational and reliable, increasing consumer confidence in EVs.  Elaina shares more insight into the EDT program, how she and her fellow co-founder saw a unique need, and why "playing with computers" has always served her well.   More Resources:  SkillFusion’s EVSE Diagnostic Technician (EDT) Certification Program: https://tinyurl.com/52u4ct35  National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/  Uplift San Bernardino: https://upliftsb.org/  Pushing The Needle Forward ft. Alisyn Malek of SkillFusion Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y5x6dpuk  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5d492x6b  CAR Affiliate Program: https://tinyurl.com/4c4du9dt (Book of Deals)   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b