Lantra, SAIC and Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) have joined forces to create a campaign that highlights the varied and rewarding careers offered by Scotland’s aquaculture sector. With this cross-channel, collaborative campaign, we hope to encourage more young people to choose aquaculture as a career destination.
In the run-up to the launch event on 22nd January 2020, we produced seven short films to showcase young people in aquaculture, their careers and aspirations, and the advice they would give to school leavers and undergraduates who might be considering entering the sector.
You can view the videos following the links below, and join the conversation on #BeTheNewWave
- Kurk Jones, Farm Manager, Mowi
- Ivana Russo, Assistant Formulator, BioMar
- Andrew Richardson, Erasmus Mundus ACES Masters Student, SAMS-UHI
- Valentina Romano, Assistant Farm Manager, Dawnfresh
- Janis Brivkalns, Marine Operative, Scottish Salmon Company
- Darren Fleming, Maintenance Supervisor, BioMar
- Dr Marie Smedley, Senior Breeding Programme Manager, Xelect Ltd
Future plans for the campaign include taking the films to the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland on a high school road trip, and also to provide high schools and colleges in relevant areas with a ‘New Wave of Talent’ kit for careers advisors and pupils to use.
In the meantime, check out the following:
- WiSA for news and events to encourage more women into aquaculture, and support those already working in the sector.
- SAIC connects businesses and academics, running some fantastic skills and training courses, as well as sponsoring MSc and PhD places.
- Lantra Scotland has further information on aquaculture job roles and the academic and vocational qualifications available.
