Jim Whittaker

Channel Training Founder and Managing Director of Channel Training - the specialist in Apprenticeships for Outdoor Learning and Adventure

About this speaker

“Growing up on a diet of Peak District gritstone and rain showed me from a very early age that people are the best versions of themselves when they are outdoors.”

Jim is the Founder and Managing Director of Channel Group. Driven by an absolute belief in the value of outdoor learning and the people who deliver it, he has dedicated his career to workforce development in the sector. Jim is well known throughout the outdoor industry and is involved in projects across the sector. He was Chair for the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres 2019-2022 and is a Trustee for the Institute for Outdoor Learning. He is also a keen sailor, professional Yachtmaster and RNLI Senior Helm and LTC at Minehead Lifeboat Station.


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Workforce Development through Apprenticeships

25 January 2024, 02:00 PM
Chloe Kinsella Jim Whittaker

Paddle UK Delivery Partner Scheme

Providing your customers with paddlesport experiences and sharing your passion for paddlesports and the waterways is really rewarding. But it can also be incredibly challenging, knowing where to invest your time and resources to grow your business, and make the best use of your time.

Go Paddling

Go Paddling is a British Canoeing programme, which encourages new paddlers into paddling and provides clear pathways to ensure they stay engaged and progress in a positive manner.

Paddle UK

Since 1936 there have been many wonderful, significant changes and advances in our sport. Canoeing now covers a wide range of interests and passions as a sport and a leisure activity. We want to support and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoyall aspects of paddlepsort.

Canoe Wales

We're the national governing body for paddlesport in Wales. We're here to support our members, advocate for canoeing and kayaking in Wales

Paddle Northern Ireland

Paddle NI is the Northern Ireland division of British Canoeing which is the governing body for the UK. Paddle NI, through Paddle UK is affiliated to the International Canoe Federation.

Paddle Scotland

The Paddle Scotland is the Governing Body for Paddlesport in Scotland. The SCA is also a founding member of British Canoeing. We are a membership organisation comprising 4,000 individual

Leach

A team of large-format print and graphic display experts, committed to realising creative visions, transforming spaces, telling stories and leaving long-lasting impressions. With innovative print & production techniques, we've become synonymous with creativity and passion globally since 1891.

Aquapac

We create functional, protective solutions with practical carrying systems by using innovative design with sustainability built into the product life and into the manufacturing processes and materials.

Channel Training

Channel Training is a specialist education and training provider in the outdoor sector. It exists to support individuals into and through careers in Outdoor Education and Recreation.

Gill

Established in 1975, we’ve sailed through decades of expertise in designing and developing products for the marine environment. This journey has provided us with invaluable insights, enabling us to create products that stand up to the elements. At the heart is our commitment to go above and beyond

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