JANUARY-AUGUST 2024
NEWSLETTER
ABOUT
Lantra’s Industry Champions Initiative helps to inspire the next generation of learners while supporting skills development and promoting the careers available in the sector. Our Industry Champions are former finalists of our annual awards, the ALBAS (Awards for Land-Based and Aquaculture Skills), who have been recognised for demonstrating inspirational qualities and outstanding contributions to the work place.
UPDATE
The champions have had a very eventful year in 2024, winning an array of awards outside of the ALBAS, speaking at national conferences, being included in judging panels, promoted within their jobs, presenting about the career opportunities in each of their sectors, supporting Lantra at career events and attending the Industry Champion Training in August. More details to follow in December...
BENEFITS OF BEING A CHAMPION Be part of an exclusive club Opportunities to meet with likeminded individuals and widen their network of contacts Continuous personal development opportunities which have included presentation skills, social media training and leadership development Ongoing support from Lantra Invitations to speak/represent industry at events across Scotland Become recognised as a positive role model to new entrants Increase awareness of their industry by sharing working/study experiences with new audiences
Support their industry by demonstrating it is a positive and rewarding career choice as well as promoting their learner journey at business events to employers encouraging them to take on new entrants Sharing their knowledge and experience to add value to skills development within their industry Inform career information related to their industry Presenting at Parliamentary Receptions and meeting with key Government stakeholders Opportunities to contribute to skills consultations to help influences policies, funding and provision
EMPLOYERS
The success of our industry champions initiative relies on the generosity of the employers supporting their staff as champions. Lantra greatly appreciates and values this support, as it has helped raise the profile of each sector, skills development and increased opportunities to further engage with partners.