Legislation, competition and the need for profitability mean that floristry businesses are under pressure to keep the skills of their staff up-to-date. A poor perception of the industry is also resulting in a lack of recruits to the industry, a problem which needs to be rectified if the industry is to remain sustainable.
Employers within the floristry industry need to be flexible and adaptable – and understand that it is the skills of the individuals within the business which keeps it driving forward.
At Lantra, we can make a real difference because we understand the issues that face florists. By sourcing affordable training opportunities, lobbying for better communication and providing commercial development and support, we can give you access to help – when you need it.
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Are you an employer and want to work with schools and colleges to deliver high quality work experience placements and work-related learning but are unsure of what this might involve? Download Lantra's new guidance document which offers practical advice on what you can offer young people and what to consider.
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From working in a garden centre coffee shop to preparing flowers for an Alesha Dixon launch party, Gary Taylor’s career in floristry is blooming. Read more...
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Linda Driver from Drurys Florist talks of how taking part in the regions Leading Edge Floristry project has benefited her and her business. Read more...
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Florists flourish at New Covent Garden Market College Day
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Lantra reveals its latest research report: A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector. The report is accompanied by industry, region and nation specific factsheets, that outline the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs through to 2017. Click here to find out more.
- Floristry skills finally recognised by the Office for National Statistics, thanks to feedback from industry. Click here to find out more.
WorldSkills UK
The floristry WorldSkills UK competition is now open. Available to budding florists who are training for a career in the industry, competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in creativity and design.
