About Lantra in Scotland
In Scotland, Lantra represents the interests of over 24,000 businesses which employ approximately 108,500 employees and a further 40,000 volunteers and 30,000 casual workers. Our aim is to raise the level of skills, knowledge and enterprise of everyone working our industries, to improve the productive and economic growth of the sector.
The Scottish Team work with governments, trade associations, funding bodies, training and education providers and other key strategic partners to drive forward Scotland's skills and business development agenda.
Additional Modern Apprenticeship Opportunities
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) recently secured European Social Funding for an additional 5,000 modern apprenticeships (4,500 in the lowlands and uplands and 500 in the highlands).
Opportunities available include:
- 16-19 year olds
- Adult modern apprenticeship (20+ years) places to be targeted towards occupational frameworks which support the key sector as defined in the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy.
- Adult modern apprenticeship places to be targeted to those other frameworks where there is greater learning input and where the cost to the business outweighs the benefits for a longer period during the period of the apprenticeship.
For additional information click here.
Encourage Employees to Develop New Skills
This flexible training opportunities programme gives Scottish businesses (1-50 employees) the opportunity to apply for up to £500 towards employee training costs.
Employers wishing to apply MUST telephone the helpline to request an application pack. Further information can be found at Skills Development Scotland.
New Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture now available
After close liaison with the National Farmers' Union (NFU), farmers, employers, colleges and training providers across Scotland, a new Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture is now ready for delivery. Read more ....
Business Skills for Rural Women
Lantra submitted a bid to help fund a new programme - 'Business Skills for Rural Women' which will be rolled out across eight areas in Scotland. Want to find out more about this programme, click here.
Lantra outlines benefits of a low carbon economy to land managers, farmers and crofters
Opportunities for land managers, farmers, foresters and crofters to discover ways of making savings, reduce costs, and take up business opportunities were highlighed during an event at the Royal Highland Show. To find out more click here.
Upcoming Events in Scotland
For details on our latest events click here.
New Chair appointed for Lantra's Council in Scotland
Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has announced the appointment of John Gillan as Chair of its Council in Scotland.
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Lantra One Stop Shop
Lantra Scotland's One Stop Shop is a website set up in partnership with learndirect Scotland, it allows users to source training and learning from almost 200 training providers in a searchable format from one central point.
Lantra's Research Team
Lantra’s Research Team is committed to providing up-to-date and accurate labour market information for your nation or sector. If you would like further information about the work the Research Team does, or if you have a request for data, please contact the team at research.enquiries@lantra.co.uk
