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Rural Youth Thrive in Conservation Apprenticeships
26 Jul
Summary
- Apprenticeships offer practical outdoor skills for rural youth.
- Charity supports young people to stay in their local communities.
- Graduates gain diverse rural jobs and practical certifications.
Young individuals in rural areas are discovering new career paths through specialized apprenticeship programs. These schemes provide practical experience in fields like conservation, forestry, and land management, enabling participants to build skills and remain within their home communities.
One such program, offered by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), has helped apprentices like Rosie Ashworth transition from considering career changes to actively working in conservation. She is now gaining hands-on experience in river conservation and land management, learning skills such as dry stone walling and fence building.
Another success story is Amy Cockrill, who completed a YDMT-funded apprenticeship with a rewilding business. She found learning outside the classroom more effective, gaining certifications in chainsaw use, UTV operation, and 4x4 training, which opened doors to various rural employment opportunities.
