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Introducing Lantra October 2009 David Seffen, NI Partnership Manager

Introducing Lantra October 2009 David Seffen, NI Partnership Manager Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries. Lantra - what we do. Give access to skills, advice and support Research Employer engagement

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Introducing Lantra October 2009 David Seffen, NI Partnership Manager

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  1. Introducing Lantra October 2009 David Seffen, NI Partnership Manager Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries

  2. Lantra - what we do • Give access to skills, advice and support • Research • Employer engagement • Develop and maintain occupational standards and learning frameworks • Work with Government and agencies • Work with colleges and training providers • Influence skills policies and strategies • Promote careers within the sector

  3. Environmental and land-based industries • Agricultural Crops • Agricultural Livestock • Animal Care • Animal Technology • Aquaculture • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Farriery • Fencing • Fisheries Management • Floristry • Game Conservation • Land-based Engineering • Landscaping • Production Horticulture • Trees and timber • Veterinary Nursing

  4. The Environmental and Land-based Sector • The sector is worth £47.9bn to the UK economy • Businesses in the sector directly manage 85% of the UK landmass • Over 94% of businesses employ fewer than 5 people and 65% are sole traders • 365,000 businesses • 1 million+ employees • 400,000+ volunteers

  5. Northern Ireland • 19,000 businesses • 63,000 people employed in the sector (9% of the NI workforce) • Land-based and environmental industries account for 22% of all NI businesses

  6. A changing Sector NI workforce Proprietors: • 79% over the age of 45 • 41% being over the age of 50 Employed Staff: • 32% staff between 35–44 years old • 13% being over 45

  7. A land of opportunities... • A wide range of career paths available in the sector • Well paid, highly skilled jobs • High levels of employment demand due to an ageing workforce • Urban and rural settings for those that like to work indoors and out • Many opportunities for career progression and self-employment

  8. A Changing Environment.. • Climate change mitigation • Food security and safety • Energy and fuel security • Biodiversity protection

  9. Useful sources of information Lantra is here to offer sector information through the Connect helpline... Telephone: 0845 707 8007 Email: connect@lantra.co.uk Website: www.lantra.co.uk Lantra websites: www.afuturein.com – provides information to all about specific careers in the environmental and land-based industries www.lantracoursefinder.co.uk – search thousands of courses, from hundreds of training providers for free

  10. Contacts David Seffen Paula Smyth Partnership Manager – Northern Ireland Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator E-mail: david.seffen@lantra.co.uk Email: paula.smyth@lantra.co.uk Telephone: 028 7963 1304 Telephone: 028 7963 1304

  11. A land of opportunities... Lantra’s Industries Occupations Within STEM Potential Employers

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