Bridging the Generation Gap in the Elevator Industry with Amy DiPaolo

12/08/2025 19 min
Bridging the Generation Gap in the Elevator Industry with Amy DiPaolo

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Episode Synopsis


The elevator industry is facing a workforce crisis — a retiring generation, too few mid-career pros, and a shortage of incoming talent.
Amy DiPaolo of American Elevator Group shares her 30+ years of experience, the generational gap she’s seeing, and how companies can recruit, train, and keep the next wave of elevator professionals.
[00:00] Intro[00:50] Career highlights[04:30] Workforce challenges[06:15] Apprenticeship gap[09:20] Culture shifts[10:45] The “missing middle” of the industry[12:30] Recruiting solutions[15:40] Company-led outreach[16:50] Industry leadership[18:10] Advice
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