WORKING OUTSIDE IS IN
Enjoy the great outdoors? Looking for a new challenge? A countryside career in Rural Skills could be the answer.
Traditional Rural Skills are in more demand than ever before.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Training
grants
We offer funded training and qualifications in dry stone walling and hedgelaying to support young people looking for a land- based career.
Latest news: our training grants for 2022-2023 have all been awarded. The Rural Skills Hub has given a total of £10,000 funding to 22 individuals, to help them obtain accredited qualifications in dry stone walling and hedgelaying with the Dry Stone Walling Association and the National Hedgelaying Society.
Hedgelaying Training
Dry Stone Walling Training
Dry Stone Walling qualification training is delivered by The Dry Stone Walling Association at the National Training Site near Kendal leading to Lantra qualifications at Initial Level.
Work
placements – Apply now!
Our placement scheme helps young people (aged 16-24) on their way to securing a long-term rural role. Placements provide practical training and qualifications in dry stone walling and hedgerow management.
To learn more, click the relevant button below (note that clicking ‘Apply Now’ will start application form download):
CONNECT WITH THE COUNTRYSIDE
Want to find out more about rural skills – Come and enjoy an Experience Day. We intend to work with community groups and organisations keen to promote the health benefits of connecting with nature through learning about rural skills.
Taking it further
Discover more by looking at these useful videos below.