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Embrace the Outdoors for Health and Career Growth

Embrace the Outdoors for Health and Career Growth

In today's technology-driven world, spending time in nature and working outdoors can provide numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being. Being in green spaces has been proven to reduce stress, enhance mood, increase creativity, and improve overall quality of life. Suppose you have a passion for the outdoors and wish to pursue a career involving nature. In that case, the Green Skills Training Academy offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and enter the green sector.

The Benefits of Working Outside:
Being outdoors in nature has a rejuvenating effect. Fresh air, natural light, and open spaces can positively impact physical and mental health. Research shows that time spent outdoors can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve focus and cognitive function. Outdoor work also provides opportunities for physical activity, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Green Skills Training Academy: Training for a Sustainable Future:
For individuals interested in outdoor careers, the Green Skills Training Academy provides a variety of training courses designed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the green sector. By visiting https://www.greenskillstraining.co.uk/green-skills-training-courses.html and exploring the courses section, you can discover a range of Lantra-accredited courses that cover numerous outdoor professions.

Whether you are interested in forestry, ecology, biodiversity conservation, or landscape management, the Green Skills Training Academy offers courses catering to various outdoor career paths. Completing a Lantra-accredited course through the academy can result in valuable qualifications recognized within the industry, enhancing your chances of securing a rewarding job in the green sector.

Explore Exciting Outdoor Career Opportunities:
Upon completing a course with us, graduates will be prepared for careers in various outdoor roles, such as forestry management, ecological conservation, biodiversity monitoring, or working in landscape teams to address issues like treating oak processionary moth (OPM). These roles allow individuals to work outdoors and contribute to protecting and preserving our natural environment.

We work closely with our own company Maydencroft, so trainers are professionals already working in their field of expertise. Learners are given valuable insights and practical hands-on training rather than text and online tests.

Take the First Step Towards a Fulfilling Outdoor Career:
If you are passionate about working outdoors and wish to positively impact the environment, enrolling in a course with us is an ideal starting point. Investing in your skills and knowledge can unlock exciting career opportunities in the green sector and embark on a fulfilling journey that combines your love for nature with professional growth.

We have already organised several apprenticeships, successful job interviews, and recruitment opportunities for our learners, who have gone on to work in the green sector and have progressed in their careers since taking a course with us.

Conclusion:
Working outside offers a unique opportunity to improve your health and career prospects in a world increasingly disconnected from nature. You can gain the expertise needed to excel in outdoor professions and make a difference in the green sector by having an informal chat today with David Cook, Head of Green Skills Training Academy, by emailing info@greenskillstraining.co.uk

You can also explore the courses section and take the first step towards a rewarding career in nature: https://www.greenskillstraining.co.uk/green-skills-training-courses.html

Writer's credit: (C) Cat Quigley

Image credits: (C) Picture 1- Maydencroft Ecologist Eleanor Pawley featuring Ecologist Hannah Yetman

Picture 2- Maydencroft Landscape & Environment Operative Ralph Makepeace

Picture 3- Maydencroft Senior Ecologist Alice Salisbury

Picture 4- Maydencroft Forestry Assistant Joe Western

Picture 5- Maydencroft Arb Consultancy team


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