Are you in or looking for guidance with the start of your green career?

Event to help guide people looking to establish their entry into a green career.

Bringing together professionals at different stages of their career, in a variety of role types, with all sorts of journey histories. Aiming to provide example experiences, portraying possible routes to entry and tips to navigate the recruitment process.

Guests so far confirmed from Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and Forestry England, with more to be announced nearer the time.

We intend this to be an interactive and informative evening, taking the format of:

• Keynote speaker

• Panel discussion

• Informal networking

Topics likely to be covered:

• Targeting roles in the sector

• Relating your experience to it

• Evidencing this experience in the right way

• Enhancing areas identified as needing strengthening

• Stretching by continuing to apply this process throughout a careers journey

Hosted by Southampton University, in collaboration with the New Forest National Park Authority. Some refreshment will be provided during the evening.

Timings

17:30 Arrival - to help yourself to a cuppa and get settled

17:45 Official start - introduction and speakers commence

19:45 Event close - required to leave the building

Cost

Free. Booking required.

Note: parking or travel charges may apply. More information will be provided about directions and parking guidance nearer the time.

Location

University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Building 100

Contact

Contact education@newforestnpa.gov.uk with any queries ahead of the event. Contact Katie Barrow with any issues on the day: 07920 562747

Find out more about the New Forest Green Careers Network here. (https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/get-involved/children-young-people/green-careers/new-forest-green-careers-network/)

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