Lantra works to maximise investment in high quality skills and business development.

To do this, Lantra:

• Provides robust Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) to supports an evidenced-based approach to policy and investment decisions by governments and agencies

• Work with employers to develop National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualifications that truly meet employment needs, including the Apprenticeship Frameworks for our industries

• Helps to develop, inform and influence policy on matters affecting training, education, business development at industry specific, national and regional levels

• Provides the overarching strategy for Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) within the sector on careers, entry and progression routes.

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Latest news...

• Vocational Qualifications - Right Skills, Right for your business - In driving growth for the economy, employers need employees with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. In order to achieve this, work-related qualifications have been reformed to better meet the needs of employers, employees and people entering work. Read more...

• LandSkills East Midlands is calling for applications to deliver training and knowledge transfer events to improve the sustainability and profitability of upland farming in the East Midlands. Click here for more information.

• QCDA and Sector Skills Councils representatives participate in an ECOTEC Study Visit in Berlin: The Role of Social Partners in Developing National Qualifications Frameworks.  Read more...

• 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...

• Lantra is calling for representatives working in forestry and aboriculture to take part in a consultation this winter and help ensure their apprenticeships meet the needs of employers. Click here for more info...

• As The Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies is already underway, why not have your say in the development of the Advanced level Diploma in Science. Click here for more info...
• Make the promise.  Come home safe.  Too many people are dying in needless accidents on British farms. Make your promise now at the HSE website.

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