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Business Management & International Trade
Training Aims
The Management and International Trade Skills Group has
been established with the support of eminent farmers, and others
associated with the industry. They will oversee the delivery of
training in their skills area and support the training providers to
ensure that they have an up-to-date view of the industry and its
needs.
Our goal is to assist in the development of the food
and farming sector of the future by delivering challenging and
value-adding training. Innovative courses will further build on the
capability and skills of farmers and managers, as well as enhancing
their business management skills. One of our aims is to promote growth
and development of businesses, in particular through capitalising on
the opportunities for international trade.
If you would like to become involved with the Business
Management & International Trade Skills
Group or have comments to make, please contact
landskills@easton-college.ac.uk
Courses are available to help further develop a wide
range of skills, for instance:
- Skills for all farming businesses with a focus on
basic managerial skills to improve business efficiency and
competitiveness.
- Training for all farming businesses with a focus
on leadership skills including managing and motivating staff,
negotiating skills, communication and dealing with people.
- Information Technology and managerial skills for
farmers and businesses. As the sector is becoming increasingly
technical, there is the need for sophisticated knowledge transfer
systems to ensure that employers are up-to-date and can maximize
returns by employing the latest techniques and using the latest
technology.
- Technical and managerial skills for farmers and
businesses looking to Export. Training to support the development of
skills for export within the agri-food sector: country profiles,
routes to market, consumer trends and others.
- Training in business financing, business risk and
management systems to cope with risk.
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