New report from The Princes Trust on young people’s attitudes to jobs in the green economy
This report (November 2023) from The Prince's Trust provides insights from young people that will help to inform wider policy debate about how the transition to Net Zero should impact the UK’s skills landscape. The key findings are shared here along with links to the full report. The full report shares [...]
Wild Things courses 2024 – woodland/ coastal activity leader and bushcraft training
Wild Things are offering the following training courses: Woodland Activity Leader Training 7-Day in person Courses 30 March to 5 April 2024 29 June to 5 July 2024 5 – 11 October 2024 Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course 15 – 17 March 2024 12 – 14 July [...]
NatureScot add to campaigns encouraging careers in nature and greenspace
Greenspace Scotland have shared news about NatureScot’s launch of a series of videos about nature-based jobs, adding to the growing campaigns to encourage people to take up roles working for nature and greenspace.
Women in Forestry Practical Training Fund
The Women in Forestry Practical Training Fund has been established to support the personal development of women (over 16 years old), providing them with additional skills to progress their careers and employment opportunities in forestry beyond their current role. Find out about other funding badges via Skills Hub Scotland.
Young people – green skills, careers and employability
Outdoor learning can support connection to nature and interest in working in and for the environment. Youthlink Scotland have developed some useful resources to help address the issues for young people interested in these career paths: Green Employability. What is a green job, and what skills can young people develop [...]
Youthlink Scotland contributes to outdoor thinking
Youthlink Scotland have shared their Annual Report 2022/23. This includes reference to their links with outdoor contexts including: Contributing to Outdoor Learning Network Recognition of youth work's adaptability through digital, outdoor, and other programs during the Covid-19 period. Participation in the National Outdoor Education Advisory Group Contributing to creating outdoor [...]
John Muir Award redesign and education update
The John Muir Trust have shared progress made on John Muir Award redesign principles. These include: Increasing support for people to protect wild places. Greater focus on nature connection. Closer collaborative links between Award Providers and participants, and the John Muir Trust. The link also shares how you can get [...]
Introducing Cathryn!
This Species on the Edge blog shares Cathryn Baillie’s story, and her role of Species on the Edge Project Officer for Argyll and the Inner Hebrides, Bat Conservation Trust.
