Discover Careers with Lantra

Interested in finding out more about careers, why not take part in the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland’s President’s Initiative ‘Discover Careers – from farm to fork’?

The Lantra stand is one of the stops on the career pathway (Stand 199, 7th Avenue, right in the centre of Ingliston’s Royal Highland Showground) devised for the ‘Discover Careers – from farm to fork’ initiative whose aim is to raise awareness of the wide variety of skills required and careers offered within the sector. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries can offer an insight into a range of exciting careers in 17 industries, from game and wildlife management, to trees and timber and agriculture. With a variety of careers literature on display that illustrate career and progression opportunities, and staff from on hands to answer any questions, why not come along and see what’s on offer. Willie Fergusson, National Director for Scotland said: “There are often many misconceptions about jobs in the sector but it’s no longer just about muddy wellies, unsocial hours and manual graft. There is a great need for skilled managerial, high-tech and specialist people who seek exciting, dynamic and highly responsible roles that are well rewarded financially, and with many hands-on roles too, there’s something for everyone.” He continued: “In Scotland the sector employs approximately 115,700 people but Lantra estimates that the sector will need at least 1,000 new workers each year to meet demand, this means there are plenty of opportunities for the new generation of employees.” Staff from Lantra Awards will be on-hand with details of their accredited courses, and will be happy to discuss your training needs. Further Information on courses relevant to the sector can be viewed at www.lantraonestop.co.uk or for those seeking specific information regarding careers at www.afuturein.com Lantra represents the environmental and land-based sector which offers many attractive and sustainable career choices. For more information about Lantra visit www.lantra.co.uk, call 01738 553311 or email lantra.scotland@lantra.co.uk. ENDS ISSUED BY: For further information please contact the Lantra Press Office, Tel: 01738 553311 Email ni.media@lantra.co.uk EDITOR’S NOTES: • Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, is licensed by the UK Government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector. • Lantra represents 17 industries and 1.5 million workers and volunteers in agricultural crops, agricultural livestock, animal care, animal technology, aquaculture, environmental conservation, equine, farriery, fencing, fisheries management, floristry, game and wildlife management, land-based engineering, landscape, production horticulture, trees and timber and veterinary nursing. For more information see www.lantra.co.uk

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