Avon Needs Trees – Woodland Skills training programme

This free 6-month training programme helps adults who want to work in the green sector gain practical skills and experience in woodland creation, tree care and land management. Workshops take place on Wednesdays across Bristol, Bath and other sites in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Many of these sites are woodlands, with some sessions delivered online.

Who this programme is for

This programme is suited to adults living in the West of England who want to work in the green sector and are not yet in a paid green sector role. It is aimed mainly at people aged 18–25, with some places for older adults, and may be particularly relevant if you are unemployed, returning to work after a career break or looking to retrain.

What you’ll learn

• Woodland creation, tree care and land management
• Green sector career pathways
• CV writing, application writing and interview skills
• Employment, training and volunteering opportunities in the sector

What you’ll do

• Take part in practical workshops and outdoor learning
• Join talks and webinars led by industry professionals
• Meet people working in a range of green sector roles
• Create your own career plan
• Explore opportunities to shadow staff and volunteers

What happens next

The programme is designed to help you build skills, experience and confidence for your next steps. You will receive support to move into employment, further training or volunteering opportunities in the green sector.

Places are limited and you need to apply to join the programme.