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What We Do
Employers – understanding needs and delivering solutions.
Government – lobbying relevant stakeholders on behalf of the industry
Schools – promoting the industry as a career of choice
| Benefits of Using FDSS
- Industry knowledge
- Bespoke solutions developed to meet employer needs
- Flexibility of delivery
- Sourcing of funded training
- Access to actual qualification development
- UK wide links and information
| The Improve Partnership
• Improve is one of a network of 25 Sector Skills Councils tasked with driving up the skills of the UK workforce.
• Since its licensing in 2004, Improve has formed an effective partnership with FDSS and this has meant that the local industry has had a national voice in training affairs related to the Agri-food sector.
• FDSS and Improve share directors and expertise as required. Furthermore the Business Development Manager of FDSS, Geoff Lamb, also represents Improve as Operations Manager for Northern Ireland.
• Through the Sector Skills Agreement Process, which involved employers and all other stakeholders, 8 different areas for action have been distilled. These are as follows:
1. Careers development – ensuring we have a smart food and drink sector
2. Promoting Productivity – ensuring a competitive and sustainable sector
3. Flexible Qualifications
4. Training, Learning and Development
5. Information, Advice and Guidance
6. Skills as a Strategic Business Driver
7. A Future in Food – ensuring that potential employees are aware of the sector’s potential
8. Networking for Success
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