10/16/2025
From Madrid with purpose 🌍
CEO Ben Dickens is still energized after attending the GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards in Madrid this month. Two full days of deep dives into workforce development, new GWO standards, solar integration, and industry transformation.
📌 Key takeaways:
• The skills gap remains our greatest barrier — we need better entry pipelines, not just recruitment
• GWO is rolling out new instructor assessment and revised CoHE/BTT structures
• The launch of GWO Solar standards, in partnership with the Global Solar Council, opens huge potential — but adoption challenges remain
• Cross-sector growth in solar, battery storage, transmission = fresh training demand
At STL USA, we’re putting ideas into action. From our WindStart entry program to our Total Wind Training competency pathways, and expanded technical course offerings, we are building training solutions that follow industry needs.
A huge thank you to everyone who shared insight, challenged assumptions, and worked toward aligning our industry’s future.
Click NEWS in our LINK IN BIO to read the full recap from Ben.