Report Launch: Lifelong Learning Pathways for the Agri-Food Sector

In partnership with Harper-Adams University, and the School of Sustainable Food & Farming

Launch event of the latest report by the Lifelong Education Institute, which explores the opportunities and challenges facing skills provision in the agri-food sector.

The report outlines a model of Lifelong Learning Pathways designed to open up training and retraining opportunities for existing agri-food learners and new entrants transferring across from other economic sectors.

In addition, it examines how agri-food education institutions can learn from the close industry partnerships and teaching model pioneered by Harper Adams University to help establish the UK as a global leader in agri-food education, research, and knowledge exchange.

Speakers

• DEFRA Minister (Confirmed)
• David Exwood, Vice President, NFU
• Dr Marius Ostrowski, Executive Director, Lifelong Education Institute (Report Author)
• Prof. Michael Lee, Deputy Vice-Chancellor  Harper-Adams University