Partnering for Impact 🤝🌳

Hear from Anna MacKinnon, our Rural Employability Coordinator and Sarah Ross from @skillsandemployment_ at Perth & Kinross Council, introducing our recently hosted event at Stanley Village Hall.

Both organisations are delivering above and beyond support for the rural industry to develop skills and experience into the next generation of rural workers:
🌿Countryside Learning Scotland has launched the Rural Employability Scheme, its 2 year programme for youths to transition confidently and successfully to rural and outdoor careers.
💼 Skills and Employment Support are funding the Rural Skills Training and Mentoring Programme which allows rural SME employers to access up to £5000 to support employee development.

Through events like this, support and opportunities can be shared across the sector to help access careers and increase rural resilience.

Stay tuned to hear more about the event, or for further information visit our website, see comments below.
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ADHD Rural Connect gone fishing 🎣
Our 2nd year cohort of the project recently visited Meikleour Fishings.
The day began with a meeting with the resident ghillie and a fishing instructor, who shared their knowledge of managing the river beat and guiding guests in the pursuit of Atlantic salmon. The pupils then rolled up their sleeves to learn essential angling skills, including tying fishing knots, assembling rods and reels, and practising their casting techniques on the riverbank.
After lunch, the focus shifted to conservation and wildlife management. The group learned about invasive species such as mink, discovered how populations are monitored and controlled, and explored how to identify and manage Japanese Knotweed. To round off the day, they got stuck into some practical conservation work, helping to clear Himalayan balsam from the riverside.
A brilliant immersive and inclusive day made for ALL. Thankyou to the deliverers, your hard work is greatly appreciated.
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