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Borders College is helping people across the Scottish Borders take their first steps towards a rewarding career in the land-based sector through its Borders Land & Rural Skills Pathway.
The programme is open to Scottish Borders residents aged 16 to 67 who are experiencing barriers to employment. This includes individuals affected by mental health challenges, disabilities, child poverty and young parenthood.
As well as gaining valuable practical skills, learners benefit from one-to-one support, guidance and mentoring from experienced Borders College staff. The programme is designed to help participants build confidence, develop employability skills and explore the wide range of careers available within the land-based sector.
Running over seven weeks, participants attend the College’s Newtown St Boswells Campus one day a week, making it an ideal opportunity for those with caring responsibilities, part-time work or those returning gradually to structured learning.
The programme includes practical training in:
Further information and training dates can be found on the Borders College website.
