Rants & rAVes — Episode 1502: How the AVIXA Foundation Is Working to Build the AV Industry’s Future Workforce
Ahead of InfoComm 2026, I spoke with AVIXA’s Joseph Valerio about workforce development, career pipelines and the work the AVIXA Foundation is doing to bring more people into the AV industry.
We discussed the growing need for skilled talent across ProAV, why local schools and workforce organizations are becoming increasingly important to the industry and how employers can build stronger connections with potential future workers in their own communities.
Joseph also talked about the Brad Sousa Impact Fund, which supports organizations using audiovisual technology and digital transformation to create measurable community impact through education, workforce development and career training initiatives.
Applications for the Brad Sousa Impact Fund are open through May 25, and the latest grant recipients will be announced during InfoComm 2026.
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