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NEWS RELEASE: £2.9 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LAND-BASED BUSINESSES

11/23/2011 11:17 AM EST  -   Lantra
A £2.9 million investment in the skills and professionalism of land-based and environmental businesses has been announced today (24 November) as part of the Employer and Investment Fund (EIF) Phase 2.
This investment fund will enable Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting land-based and environmental industries, create and deliver three projects tailored specifically to industry needs, aimed at increasing...

Bringing Animal-Related Apprenticeships into Focus

10/5/2011 5:43 AM EST  -   Lantra
For immediate release

More needs to be done on raising the awareness of apprenticeships in animal and veterinary related industries, according to new research published by Lantra Skills Council and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW).

The report, ‘Progression to Higher Education from Veterinary Nursing and Animal-related Apprenticeships’, outlines the findings of recent research on...

£400 Available for Wales’ Land Girls

8/31/2011 10:11 AM EST  -   Lantra
A £400 training grant is available to women working in Wales’ land-based industries from Lantra’s Women and Work 2011-12 Funding Project.

Over the past four years this project has proven successful in England, where it has helped 1,212 businesses and 3,250 women increase their skills in industries where women are under-represented. Because of the positive impact, Lantra has extended the funding UK-wide, so women...
Lucy Taylor
 

Women and Work 2011-12: Supporting Women’s Skills Across the UK

6/27/2011 5:46 AM EST  -   Lantra
For immediate release

Five hundred women working in land-based industries across the UK will continue to benefit from Lantra’s Women and Work 2011-12 Funding Project, as it has been extended for a fifth year.

Women and Work has already helped 1212 businesses and 3,250 women to increase their skills in industries where women are under-represented. Not only that, for the first time ever, this project is open to...

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS?

2/1/2011 10:11 AM EST  -   Lantra
Anyone working with animals in the South West is urged to take part in research, launched today, 1 February 2011, by Lantra and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW). This cross-industry research will look at finding out how businesses, individuals and training providers regard Apprenticeships.

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting people working with animals, and VETNET LLN SW, are...

CONSULTATION LAUNCHED TO STRENGTHEN FARRIERY APPRENTICESHIP

8/3/2010 7:43 AM EST  -   Lantra
Farriers are being invited to join forces with Lantra Sector Skills Council to help shape the future direction of the Advanced Apprenticeship in England by taking part in an online consultation this September.
Following an extensive year long review with farriers, it was highlighted that the Advanced Apprenticeship framework needs to be revised. This is the final stage of the review so Lantra is now calling for...

OPENING DOORS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES

7/7/2010 9:27 AM EST  -   Lantra
Current economic conditions are tough on businesses everywhere, so to help those working within Wales’ environmental and land-based industries, Lantra Sector Skills Council is throwing open the doors of its Builth Wells office during the Royal Welsh Show (July 19-22).
Industry experts, training providers and staff from the Farming Connect Skills Development Programme are working together so that the show’s...

NEW OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR EQUINE BAREFOOT CARE

6/24/2010 6:02 AM EST  -   Lantra
Following an extensive review of the jobs, skills and activities people carry out within equine barefoot care, Lantra Sector Skills Council announced today (24 June) that newly developed National Occupational Standards are now approved and available for employers to help support their workforce.
Lantra Sector Skills Council led the UK wide project, which gave individuals and organisations representing equine...

New Chair and Trustees Sought for Lantra Sector Skills Council

6/7/2010 8:33 AM EST  -   Lantra
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New Chair and Trustees Sought for Lantra Sector Skills Council

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, is seeking a new Chair to replace its outgoing Chair, Dr Gordon McGlone. Four positions on Lantra’s 13 member Board are also being sought.

Lantra is particularly targeting its 17 environmental and land-based industries in its search to replace Dr...

New opportunities beckon says Lantra’s outgoing Chair

6/3/2010 10:19 AM EST  -   Lantra
“These are exciting times for the environmental and land-based industries. I sense a real feeling of energy and determination to succeed amongst the increasingly hi-tech and professional micro businesses Lantra represents through skills provision, and here at Lantra we’re making sure we are reflecting that.”
The words of Lantra’s Chair Dr Gordon McGlone as he prepares to hand over the reigns of the Sector...