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Having successfully delivered 20 apprenticeships over the past 3 years, with 10 still in post, this extra money will be used to deliver a range of apprenticeships aimed at filling the gaps in taxonomy expertise and habitat management.
The Apprenticeships will be delivered in Scotland and Northern Ireland over the next two years.
So, what’s on the menu this time around?
Early in 2010, there will be 8 apprenticeships up for grabs, but you’ll need to be quick. The closing date for most applications is the 1st March.
They are;
Marine Macroalgae, based with SEPA in Aberdeen
Malacology, based with the National Museum Scotland, Edinburgh
Headwater Stream ecology, Clyde River Foundation, Glasgow and Buglife
Freshwater Invertebrates, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, RSPB
Brownfield site ecology, Buglife
Grassland Fungi, National Trust Scotland, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Invasive Non Native Species, Cromarty Firth Fishery Trust
Upland ecology ( RSPB)
Full details of the current apprenticeships as well as additional information about our current apprentices, mentors, past apprentices and recruitment procedures can be found at www.tcv.org.uk/naturaltalent. The website is in the process of being updated, so please be patient. You can download the job specifications and application packs now.
For 12 lucky individuals, this will be the beginning of a fantastic journey, but don’t just take my word for it. Why not ask our apprentices? If you have a question for a specific apprentice, e-mail me j.mcfarlane@tcv.org.uk and I will forward your message onto them.
Best of luck to you all
john