Let's make salmon farming a more attractive career

New initiative to improve education and training in the salmon industry

The salmon farming industry must be developed into a much more attractive career prospect for the right people, according to an industry leader.

Speaking at the ‘Ministerial Working Group on Aquaculture’ on Tuesday 30th October, Sid Patten, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), will tell the Minister for Environment Michael Russell MSP that the industry is to embark on a new study to identify the skills needs in the salmon farming sector.

Entitled ‘Salmon farming: meeting the industry’s future needs’, and supported by Lantra, the sector skills council for aquaculture, the initiative will consider the need for the industry to develop and implement a framework for the progression and development of its workforce.

“Promoting salmon farming as an attractive career opportunity and providing access to appropriate training are vital factors in the industry achieving its full potential,” said Patten.

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