Resources to support a green education and science careers
Check out these resources developed by the Royal Society to support teachers and engage students in the important discussions around climate change and biodiversity. The Royal Society have also developed general animations and resources on careers in science for teachers and students aged 11 – 16 years.
What skills do we need to deliver nature-based solutions to the climate emergency?
Scotland’s first online Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills was held on Monday 13th March 2023 to demonstrate how nature restoration can tackle the nature and climate emergency and provide attractive new opportunities for business and for Scotland’s current and future workforce. Find some useful Nature-based Jobs and Skills Resources at the bottom of [...]
Young People in Scotland Survey: Volunteering analysis
This survey by Volunteering Scotland has been shared by Youthlink Scotland. It finds that formal and informal youth volunteering participation rates have declined significantly. It makes the link to the decline in benefits which young people derive from volunteering, both in health and wellbeing, and career/skills benefits.
Outdoor learning is key in developing skills for the future, says Scottish Government report
The Scottish Government have published the Commission for the Land-Based Learning Review: report to Scottish Ministers. The context is provided here. This report explores how the learning system in Scotland could be adapted to build the skills and knowledge needed for Scotland’s transition to net zero carbon emissions. Among a [...]
Tertiary Outdoor Instructor posts – City of Edinburgh Council – closing date 29 March 2023
City of Edinburgh Council’s Edinburgh-based Outdoor Learning Team is currently advertising for the tertiary posts of Outdoor Learning Instructor and Trainee Outdoor Learning Instructor. These are tertiary posts; i.e. on a casual contract. Find details via the links for Outdoor Learning Instructor and Trainee Outdoor Learning Instructor The closing date [...]
Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills Week – 13-17 March 2023
Check out this programme of free training events focussed on skills for nature restoration, put together by NatureScot and partners. Some of these are available for booking and still have places available, so if you’d like to widen your skills and knowledge to help restore nature, then explore the links [...]
Land the perfect career opportunity working with nature
This article in The Herald (1st March) features Ivan Clark, Nature-based Skills and Jobs Manager at NatureScot. He describes how out of date perceptions about land-based jobs are one of the barriers to greater participation in this sector. Ivan describes how introducing awareness of nature-based jobs at secondary schools is [...]
Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills Conference 13th March 2023 10.00-12.30 Online
What skills do we need to deliver nature-based solutions to the climate emergency? Scotland’s first online Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills Conference will demonstrate how nature restoration can tackle the nature and climate emergency and provide attractive new opportunities for business and for Scotland’s current and future workforce. Find out more and book [...]
