Morning speakers will take a student-centred view of the challenges facing today’s future foresters in the jobs market and in their careers. The afternoon will see hands on demonstrations by some of the biggest names in the industry.
Participating colleges will also have the chance to win £2000 of Haglof equipment.
RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd says: “This conference is back by popular demand, building on the very successful conference on 2017. It is a unique opportunity for colleges and employers to bring future foresters together in a forum which is dedicated to their early and future careers. We are enormously grateful to all our sponsors for helping us put on such a special event with ticket prices that are set at just £7.50 a head to help maximise the numbers of students that colleges can send. ”
Mike Johnston, Vice Principal at The Bedford College Group, which incorporates Shuttleworth College, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Royal Forestry Society to host their second national conference at our Shuttleworth campus in October for students from across the UK to find out more about the industry and what is next for them once they complete their training. We are committed to working with industry experts to ensure our students gain the skills they require to progress into their chosen careers and look forward to learning more at this year’s conference.”
City and Guilds Industry Manager Dr Robin Jackson explains:“ City & Guilds has been at the forefront of skills development since 1978 and is delighted to be able to support the Royal Forestry Society’s Future Foresters Skills Day, through sponsorship from our NPTF Fund.
