What people say about The Rural List:
"Thanks for the information. I learnt so much and am now much more confident that I can make this my new career. Thank you!"
"Rural List speakers don't hold back - they tell it how it is."
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THE RURAL LIST ONLINE - post graduate education - 8 April 20
Guest Speaker Ellie Deane, Royal Agricultural University
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We are delighted that Ellie Deane from the Royal Agricultural University will join us this month to give a perspective on postgraduate education, especially what the Royal Agricultural University can offer military resettlers.
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for 175 years. The University, which is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, prides itself on its links with industry and all courses are designed to meet the demands of the employment market for land-based expertise, both in the UK and worldwide.
The RAU is an approved ELCAS learning provider, offering a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering subjects such as business, agriculture, equine and real estate, which may be of interest to service leavers. Ellie Deane (Postgraduate Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer) will give an introduction to the RAU and their courses, but in the meantime if you have any questions or would like more information, please contact ellie.deane@rau.ac.uk.
The Rural List meets every month to INFORM and INSPIRE resettling military personnel and support veterans working in the agricultural and land management sectors.
The Rural List Online meets every second Thursday of the month.
CONNECTING RURAL VETERANS
THE RURAL LIST ONLINE - 13 May 2021
The Rural List meets every month to INFORM and INSPIRE resettling military personnel and support veterans working in the agricultural and land management sectors. Sign up via Eventbrite (link in image).
The Rural List Online meets every second Thursday of the month.
CONNECTING RURAL VETERANS
THE RURAL LIST ONLINE - 10 June 2021
The Rural List meets every month to INFORM and INSPIRE resettling military personnel and support veterans working in the agricultural and land management sectors. Sign up via Eventbrite (link in image).
The Rural List Online meets every second Thursday of the month.
CONNECTING RURAL VETERANS
THE RURAL LIST ONLINE - 8 July 2021
The Rural List meets every month to INFORM and INSPIRE resettling military personnel and support veterans working in the agricultural and land management sectors. Sign up via Eventbrite (link in image).
The Rural List Online meets every second Thursday of the month.
CONNECTING RURAL VETERANS
Work Experience in Resettlement (workshop) - Mar 21
Workshop: Work Experience During Resettlement - led by Fiona Galbraith
A small group session in which we discussed:
- why work experience is important in a resettlement campaign
- tips for persuading your military CoC to let you have the time
- how to find work experience
- using the CWA scheme
- an introduction to the work experience opportunities currently available through Ruralink.
Informal Workshop with Fiona - Feb 21
THE RURAL LIST CELEBRATES TWO YEARS!!
Seven intrepid souls dialled in to share a virtual beer and discuss their personal experiences and stages in their resettlement journey. Fiona provided advice gleaned from two years of working with nearly 200 resettling personnel many of whom are now working successfully in the land-based sector, and signposted several follow-on opportunities for further advice, courses, work experience and qualifications.
A really uplifting mutually-supporting session in the best traditions of the Rural List. Thanks to all participants.
Workshop: Work Experience during Resettlement - Nov 20
Fiona provided personalised advice and information to the attendees.
Due to the bespoke nature of the advice, no recording is being made available. However, we will repeat this session in the new year, so if you missed it, look out for the next one.
WARDENS AND RANGERS with Martin Newnham (ex-Army) - Head Keeper & Constable Epping Forest - May 2020
"Very interesting and honest, just what is needed" said one attendee.
Thanks to Martin for a very open and honest account of how he got into his current role of Keeper and Constable of Epping Forest. There are unique "funnies" about his role, but there are for every land-management role although I don't suppose many rural land managers have quite as many burnt-out cars to deal with!
Martin served in the regular army and then in the reserve before landing this dream job. He says no two days are the same as he includes strategic planning, policing, wide stakeholder engagement, recruiting and mentoring new staff and game management amongst his varied duties.
Martin is very willing to host resettling personnel for volunteer and work experience; if this is of interest, email info@rurualink.org.uk and we will put you in touch.
Stephen Ensell - LANDSCAPING - April 2020
With guest speaker, Stephen Ensell, Education Officer of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI).
Stephen spoke about career opportunities for landscape contractors, landscape architects, garden designers and suppliers, including necessary training and qualifications for various career pathways.
He also introduced a forthcoming Level 3 ELC-compatable course which is planned to launch in autumn 2020. Further details will be made available via the BALI website and Ruralink as they become available.
Stephen emphasised that military candidates are highly sought after in the sector and encouraged interested candidates to contact him for further details and to discuss options.
Sam Meredith (ex-Army) - Catchment Coordinator, Environment Agency - March 2020
Sam Meredith is now working as a catchment Coordinator with the Environment Agency.
Sam recounted his resettlement journey, starting with a rewarding period volunteering in southern Africa with Veterans for Wildlife in Kruger National Park and then with the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) in Gloucestershire.
His story also included honest recollections of the times when his job search stalled and how having a strong network gave him the "kick up the bum" to get a job and actually start his civilian career. As he says:
"Getting a job is easier when you have a job."
