New Green Skills Traineeships to Boost Biodiversity and Employment in Scotland
The City of Edinburgh Council has partnered with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and other organisations to launch an exciting new Green Skills Traineeship.
The training aims to enhance biodiversity and upskill young people across Scotland.
The programme, made possible through match-funding from the council and support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, will recruit 24 trainees over three years.
The 10-month paid traineeship is open to young people aged 16-25 facing barriers to employment and will provide hands-on training in improving greenspaces and community access to nature.
Participants will work across Edinburgh, Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire, and Scottish Canals, creating green corridors and enhancing biodiversity in areas of deprivation.
Key details:
- Paid living wage (Monday–Wednesday pro-rata)
- 24 trainee positions available
- Recruiting now!
Apply now on The Conservation Volunteers website
This initiative is a vital step in closing green skills gaps and creating sustainable, high-quality greenspaces for future generations.