The placements will focus on training in areas of practical conservation, community engagement, leadership and management. Training on-the-job will also be supplemented by formal training courses, and each trainee will benefit from having a personal mentor.
Emily Sharp, Human Resources Manager at BBOWT, believes the project will be of real benefit to the conservation sector: “At present, only 2,500 people work within the sector in the South East of England. Being able to provide training to an additional 24 people over the next 3 years will be a real boost not just to BBOWT, but the whole sector.”
BBOWT’s Developing Green Talent project has been developed as a response to the high demand now seen from people wishing to gain paid employment within the conservation sector. Graduate unemployment is at its highest in 12 years and entry-level employment opportunities in conservation are few and far between.
Philippa Lyons, BBOWT’s Chief Executive, is delighted the project has got the go ahead: “We're extremely grateful for the Heritage Lottery Fund's support of our exciting project. Being able to provide 24 people with their first step into a career in nature conservation is a real privilege.”
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