Wednesday 10 March 2010
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Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf

Legislation, competition and the need for profitability mean that landscape 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 horticulture, landscaping and sports turf industries 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 landscapers. 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.

Women and Work Awards 2010

  • The first ever Women and Work Awards luncheon will take place on 10 March 2010 at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire. Click here to find out more about the finalists, which includes Horticulture Women and Work Learner of the Year, Michelle Dale, and Landscaping Women and Work Learner of the Year, Penny Rushby-Smith.

  • Celebrating women growing a career in horticulture - Michelle Dale from Stratford will pick up the Women and Work Award for Horticulture. 

 

Funding opportunities

  • Women and Work offers a £450 training grant to women working in male dominated industries such as horticulture, landscaping and sports turf.  Click the box below for more information...

 

Funding available to women working in land-based engineering...

 


Business Forward offers up to 100% funding towards training to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.  Click on the logo below for more information...

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WorldSkills UK

Do you have a passion for landscape gardening? Are you currently training or working as a landscape gardener? If yes why not enter the WorldSkills UK landscape gardening competition, which challenges individuals to complete a landscape gardening project in one day.

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News and events

  • The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with the Virtual College is pleased to offer the first in what is hoped is a series of on-line learning programmes.  For more information click here...

  • 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.

Your Industry Partnership Manager: David Winn

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Read the latest news in Lantra's Connect Magazine
Skills development tools for your business
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View land-based engineering case studies

Have your say

  • In search of innovation and a cutting edge - take part in Lantra'a latest research. Click here for more information.

Research reports

  • A critical shortage of skilled workers may jeopardise the future food supply.  Lantra's Skills Assessment sets out the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs.  Read more...

Useful careers websites

  • Grow careers provides information and advice on Careers in Horticulture from leading UK organisations.

  • Growing Awareness is a new website supported by Lantra and the London Development Agency promoting horticulture and landscaping careers in London...

 

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