Lantra training grant helps women tackle challenges at work
A £450 training grant has been proven to boost an astounding 92% of women’s confidence, a key factor in helping them tackle the challenges they face at work, according to research released today (13 May).
The research report investigated the effects of Lantra’s Women and Work programme, which is designed to help women progress in male-dominated environmental and land-based industries across England including fencing. Although worryingly 75% of participants believe it is harder for women to progress into senior roles in their industry than men, the report does show that after training 95% of these were more positive about the opportunities available for women in their industry. Women and Work Programme Manager, Lyndsay Bird, added: “It is great to see the programme is having such a positive effect on the lives and careers of the women who took part. Time and time again training has been shown to improve confidence and motivation and these are critical to enhancing both the individual’s career as well as the businesses’ productivity. “The report will allow us to now review some aspects of the delivery of the programme, improving key areas such as participation, uptake, market sectors, systems and processes. Overall I am extremely pleased with the results of the research which confirm our robust and well controlled programme implementation and that training is a must for all.” To download the report or for more information visit www.lantra.co.uk/WomenandWork alternatively call 0845 707 8007 or email connect@lantra.co.uk. ENDS Issued by: Lantra Press Office, Vicky Brewin – contact england.media@lantra.co.uk or call 02476 858 417. Editor’s notes Key figures After taking part in the Women and Work programme: • 40% gained more responsibility in the same job role • 34% gained a full or partial qualification • 16% changed their job role in some other way • 15% received a pay increase • 95% felt a lot or slightly more positive about the opportunities available to women • 58% of women would be a lot or a little more likely to recommend working in the industry to other women About Women and Work • The Women and Work: Sector Pathways Initiative is about raising skills and unlocking potential. The project aims to raise recruitment levels in sectors where women are under-represented; increasing earning potential and aiding career progression. The initiative is in response to recommendations by the Women and Work Commission’s report ‘Shaping a Fairer Future’ and receives government funding, matched by employer contributions. • Women and Work funding is available to those working in agriculture, aquaculture, environmental conservation, farriery, fencing, fisheries management, game and wildlife, horticulture, landscaping and sports turf, production horticulture, land-based engineering and trees and timber. About Lantra • Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, 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, landscaping, production horticulture, trees and timber and veterinary nursing. For more information see www.lantra.co.uk.
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