Opening the Gate Supporting new entrants and young people to succeed in agriculture

09oct7:00 pm8:00 pmOpening the Gate Supporting new entrants and young people to succeed in agricultureZoom workshop supporting new entrants and young people to succeed in agriculture

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Opening the Gate

Supporting new entrants and young people to succeed in agriculture

The RCF and Aldi have co-created a new support initiative – Opening the Gate – helping young people and new entrants enter, and succeed in, the agricultural industry.

Based on the RCF and Aldi’s research, the programme will focus on several key barriers and challenges preventing people from succeeding in agriculture. Any young farmer, new entrant or individual under the age of 40 thinking about a career in the industry is welcome to take part!

Opening the Gate consists of a series of virtual workshops which will equip young people and new entrants with the skills, confidence, and networks to succeed in farming. The programme will provide access to industry experts, such as university admissions officers, graduate recruiters, and farm managers, whilst also offering the opportunity to hear from other young people who’ve overcome obstacles to start a successful career in farming. In addition, the sessions will be accompanied by a bank of online resources, with case studies, short career advice videos, and expert’s top 10 tips.

Each workshop will last 45 minutes and be hosted on Zoom. It is free to join and the resources after the session are free to access. Our next Opening the Gate session will be:

Monday 9th October at 7pm

Sign up to the next Opening The Gate workshop: https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/how-we-help/young-people/opening-the-gate/
The first session, aimed at college and school leavers, explored:
  • What career options do I have in agriculture after leaving school or college?
  • What do employers and universities look for – what can I do to make myself stand out?
  • Advice from industry experts.
  • Advice from new entrants and individuals early on their farming journey.
  • Opportunities for questions and networking.
  • Examples of academic versus non-academic routes into the industry.

Read some top tips from the first session’s speakers here and watch the session below

Opening the Gate – session one

Watch the recording of session one which is aimed at college and school leavers.

The second workshop took place on 13th March. It was aimed at university students and alumni, and explored:
  • What sort of opportunities do I have in agriculture after graduating?
  • How do I make myself stand out against other graduates?
  • What sort of skills and attributes do I need to be successful in this industry?
  • Advice from individuals who have had highly successful careers in agriculture.
  • Opportunity to hear from a new entrant not from a farming background.
  • Chance to ask questions and connect.

Watch the session below:

Opening the Gate – session two

Watch the recording of session two which is aimed at university students and recent graduates.

Read the research here:

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Time

(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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