Lantra's South West Regional Partnership Manager, Lyndsay Bird, said: “The South West is the largest and most rural of all English regions and so it is imperative for the health of our economy that land-based businesses are given the support to thrive.
“Workforce development is a key factor in the success of the 23,600 businesses and organisations that operate in the region. We are pleased to be working with Business Link and Train to Gain to ensure that these businesses take advantage of the funding opportunities available so they can grow and develop their staff and ultimately their profits.”
One employer that attended the event and believes that training plays an essential role in the success of the business is Colin Smart of South West-based Smart Agricultural Services.
“Job satisfaction, customer satisfaction, good staff morale, great team work, increased efficiency, reputation and profits all result from the right training,” said Colin.
Train to Gain spokesperson, Leanne Lidstone, added: “The Train to Gain service also allows companies to request a free and impartial Skills Broker to visit them, assess their needs and recommend appropriate training.
“This service ensures that training is focused on the objectives of the business – ensuring that the workforce make a serious contribution to its success.”
