Addressing Skills Shortages in the Food and Drink Industry

About this episode

The episode discusses the skills challenges and opportunities in the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales.

What skills does the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales need to nurture to continue to thrive? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Kate Rees of Food & Drink Skills Wales, Chris Butler of Radnor Hills, and Sarah Drummond of Drop Bear to consider the main skills challenges facing the sector and opportunities to upskill the current and future workforce, whilst highlighting the emerging trends and innovative approaches by businesses in developing and advancing their employees. 

People in this episode

Host: Carwyn Jones

Guests: Kate Rees, Chris Butler, Sarah Drummond

Topics covered

• skills shortages
• food and drink industry
• workforce development
• upskilling
• emerging trends
• innovative approaches

Keywords

• skills shortages
• food and drink
• Wales
• workforce
• upskilling
• emerging trends
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food & Drink Skills Wales, Radnor Hills, Drop Bear

Places: Wales

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