whitby & district fishing industry training school
From an original working party of approximately 20 local business persons, the
company was formed with the Objectives of the Company being: To establish a
specialist fishing industry centre in Whitby, North Yorkshire, to serve the port
of Whitby and other ports. To provide education and training in fishing industry
methods which shall include buy not be limited to modern Apprenticeships, new
skills training, health & safety, navigation and catch handling. To provide
education and training but not limited to Class 1 and Class 2 level. To market
and promote the profile of the fishing industry within local communities. To
carry on any other business or activity which may seem capable of being
conveniently carried on in connection with any activity of the Company or may
seem to the Company calculated directly or indirectly to benefit the Company.
The Board of Directors was formed with each one being strategically chosen for
the skills and knowledge they can bring to the school. Our Board meets regularly
and is energetic in its support of the school and its staff. "Our school, having
been on a learning curve which at times seemed vertical, has come through with
flying colours" said Arnold Locker, President of the Board of Directors, "Our
staff have continued to work to ensure the school's progression in a difficult
climate. It is our intention to continue, going from strength to strength, to
support our trainees and the whole of the fishing industry and to remain
recognised as a flagship for U.K. fishing training" [top]
