Outdoor-loving Milton Keynes teens urged to explore careers with our Parks Trust
Local young people aged 13 to18 are being invited to discover what it’s like to work at The Parks Trust, the charity caring for Milton Keynes’ green spaces.
Students will be able to meet some of the Operational team responsible for more than 6,000 acres of landscapes, see the equipment involved, and watch live demonstrations of machinery in action.
They can also find out about opportunities on offer and how to get involved in caring for nature and explore a career working in the great outdoors.
Organised for school leavers as well as secondary school-aged students and their accompanying adults, the Trust’s teams will be at the Education Centre in Howe Park Wood between 1.30pm and 3pm on Thursday May. 28. Find out more here.
For young people considering a future career in forestry, arboriculture or landscaping, there’s also a careers-focused walk and talk event in Campbell Park on Monday June 8.
A day in the life of a Landscape Officer will provide a chance to find out what it’s like to work for The Parks Trust, what the job involves and how to get into this field of work. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult and spaces must be booked in advance here.
Laura Beechey, Outdoor Learning Leader at The Parks Trust, said: “Our careers events offer an opportunity for young people to think about career options and ideas. We’d love to meet anyone with an interest in working in this field now or in the future. We want people to know what it’s like to be part of the team caring for MK’s amazing parks, woodlands and lakes - and to see what the different roles involve.”
For teachers discussing career options with students, The Parks Trust have created a fully resourced lesson all about careers at the charity caring for MK’s green spaces. It includes worksheets and insightful video interviews with experts working in nature services, landscaping, property management, marketing and more. It can be accessed here.
Established as a charity in 1992, The Parks Trust cares for MK’s green spaces, including river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakes, parks and landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads.