Eden Project

Eden proud to introduce new Green Talent forum for career advice

With help from partners, Kew Gardens and RSPB, Eden has started up an exciting, easy-to-use forum with a fun gaming element.

The Green Talent site gives young people aged 14 to 19 the chance to interact with the lovely staff here at Eden, Kew and RSPB, as well as representatives from a range of other businesses to find out about careers and expand their understanding of low-carbon and sustainable organisations. The forum also encourages teachers and individuals to join to offer their advice.

We think the more interaction and advice given the better! That’s why the Green Talent website offers a system of points, this rewards users who choose to help young people out. People can then go on to spend these points on a Green Talent project of their choice.

Sim Stewart, co-founder and managing director of Cofacio, who collaborated on the development of the site, said: ‘We are delighted to work with Green Talent on this new initiative. Informal learning is a growing concept within education and development, and we are proud to be able to work on a new community-driven project that truly harnesses the knowledge of young people today.’

Gaynor Coley, the Eden’s Project managing director, said: “The next phase of Green Talent sees us taking this important partnership with RSPB and Kew forward to create the opportunity for young people to see how they can bring their relationship with the environment to the workplace and create a better future for all”.

How it works

1. People join the forum
Individuals set up a mini profile and tell the forum what they need help with.

2. Others provide answers
Everyone’s an expert in something, so the forum encourages people to share their experiences to help others.

3. People find a mentor
People can browse the mentor map and look at profiles to find people who may be able to offer career help and support in a chosen field.

4. People support projects
As people take part and spend time in the forum they earn points that they can then donate to support a good cause.

Testimonials

We’re proud to say that, although only recently launched, the Green Talent site is already helping people out.

• ‘It’s, like, changed the whole way that I think…now I know I can do something.’
  Student, 17
• ‘I learnt things here that I wouldn’t have learnt anywhere else.’
  Student, 16
• Daisy, a student from Cambridge University asks: ‘What sort of skills and experience do graduates need in order to lead the transition to a low carbon economy?’
• Smita, a student from Loyola College asks: ‘I want to work for conservation of endangered species of orchids with financial help. Please guide me about orchid specialists who have similar interests.’

Daisy and Smita have already received a range of replies linking them to various helpful resources and organisations. These are just a few examples but Green Talent aims to help as many young people as possible.

Get involved

Join up today on the Green Talent website to seek or give advice yourself!

By Sophie Watson

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