The Institute of Chartered Foresters and Forestry Commission are delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Careers in Forestry: Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programme.
This new virtual forestry work experience programme is now available on the immersive online careers platform, Springpod. Free for students to sign up, Springpod helps young people explore career opportunities through both virtual work experience and university taster courses.
The programme invites young people to explore the diverse range of green opportunities available in a sector that is key to creating a sustainable and resilient future. From tree planting and forest management to conservation and utilisation, the VWEX programme includes practical skills and insights into the forestry sector, as well as information on career pathways. Designed for students aged 13-23, the launch of this free programme aims to address the skills shortage in the forestry sector, highlighting career prospects, and attracting the next generation of foresters.
Dr Rob Hawkins, the Institute’s Senior Education & Outreach Officer, led on the development of this programme. Speaking on its launch, Rob said: “Launching a virtual work experience programme is a really exciting opportunity to showcase the breadth of careers that are available in forestry. Being able to introduce our sector to potentially hundreds of secondary school students that may not even know that a career with trees is a possibility has the potential to be revolutionary for future recruitment to colleges, universities and, of course, employers.”
Posted On: 31/03/2025
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