GoLandscape team at full strength

The Association is delighted to introduce Cheryl Ranner as the new Skills and Careers Officer. Cheryl moves over from the ROLO team and will have a particular responsibility for GoLandscape. Cheryl and Jonathan will work closely as we take forward GoLandscape into 2024. 

With the team at full strength, there will be a drive to revitalise and support the Ambassador network, attend more skills and careers events across the country and work towards a relaunch of the GoLandscape website with new content and branding.

Jonathan Pettit, Landscape Skills and Careers Manager said:

"I’m delighted that we are now up to full strength. I’m looking forward to working with Cheryl, our Ambassadors and the wider landscaping industry further promoting careers in the sector in what promises to be an exciting year for GoLandscape!"

Over the last few weeks, the team have been busy getting out to shows and events across the country. In October GoLandscape attended the Royal Parks Guild Apprenticeships Day held at Hampton Court Palace, giving a talk to Capel Manor’s Horticulture students. The team have also attended the Sustainability Careers Fair at the London Stadium, visited Lackham College and were in Cheltenham for Bournside School’s Careers Event. 

A-level update

Earlier this year, the Association reported on the recent update to post-GCSE qualifications in the landscaping industry with new a level equivalent - T-levels. Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels will aim to become one of the main choices for students after GCSEs, alongside apprenticeships, A-levels and other A-level equivalents.

Find out more about how you can make a difference to education in horticulture and read the full article in Landscape News here.

FutureScape 2023

Jonathan and Cheryl will be at FurtureScape, taking the GoLandscape message to students at Merrist Wood, Sparsholt College and the West Dean KLC School of Design.

GoLandscape will feature prominently at this year’s FutureScape which is being held at London’s Excel on 21 and 22 November. GoLandscape is the sponsor of the Training, Education and Employment Village at the event and BALI Board Directors and GoLandscape Ambassadors Jake Catling and Ricky Whiteman will be speaking, providing updates on the BALI Academy and GoLandscape.

Improving Business and Industry Performance through High Quality and Skills

Jake Catling will be delivering the first seminar on Tuesday 21 November at 11am.

Jake will articulate the British Association of Landscape Industries' initiatives to tackle the skills gap. This includes ambitious plans for the association's academy, fostering collaboration within the industry to empower businesses and individuals in navigating future challenges and seizing opportunities.

Landscaping - A career choice

Ricky Whiteman will be delivering the second presentation Wednesday 22 November at 10.30am.

At FutureScape, Ricky will elaborate on how GoLandscape strives to portray the industry as an exciting and fulfilling career path for young individuals, career changers, and career advisers. Furthermore, he will outline the British Association of Landscape Industries' strategy for advancing the GoLandscape program to maintain its relevance as a vital resource for anyone seeking involvement in the landscape industry.

Register your free place for FutureScape here.