Nominated by Aberystwyth University, Lifelong Learner of the Year winner Jon McCalmont, from Llangammarch Wells, Powys, works in forestry. Read more...

Jon McCalmont

Jon McCalmont

Lifelong Land-based Learner of the Year winner Jon McCalmont

 

Jon said: "Although there are real problems with recruitment in land-based industries – Lantra research shows up to 50% of job vacancies in the sector as being ‘hard to fill’ due to skills shortages – this is only really a problem for employers and managers.  For prospective workers in a time of rising unemployment this should be seen as a real opportunity.

“There has never been a better time to take advantage of land-based vocational training – hard to fill vacancies should mean more choice and higher wages for the workforce – so get smart...get trained!"

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