Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a new environmental apprenticeship scheme.

The council is seeking younger city residents with a passion for protecting the environment and promoting biodiversity to embark on a new three year Climate Ready Environmental Apprenticeship.

Sixty apprentices will be employed by Glasgow City Council over three years and applications are currently being sought for this year's intake.

The council is looking to employ people who are keen to work outdoors on projects which will help prepare and protect the city from changes in our climate. Successful candidates will work on projects such as planting woodland to capture carbon, developing rain gardens to minimise flooding and creating wildflower meadows for pollinators. They will work with, and learn from a range of professionals including landscape architects, planners and horticulturists - while earning over £11,500 and working towards a qualification in Horticulture and Sustainable Resource Management.

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Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Climate, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for younger people who are passionate about the environment and who want to be on the frontline, working outdoors to take practical steps to help reduce and combat climate change.

"The council is planning ahead for warmer summers and wetter winters and to mitigate the impact of extreme weather on the city. Our green spaces play a big role in that work. We have all seen the severe impact global warming is having around the world with volatile weather, wildfires and flooding. We must act now to protect the city and its inhabitants in the future. And we want the city's younger people, with their drive, energy and enthusiasm, to be part of the solution, while earning a wage and gaining valuable training and qualifications.

"This is a chance to learn on the job and embark on a career in Horticulture and Sustainable Resource Management."

The Modern Apprenticeships are being offered via The Glasgow Guarantee. This is an employment programme which helps city residents, who are unemployed or under-employed, or about to leave school or college, to find work. Under-employed is anyone working part-time or on a zero hours contract.

These full-time posts are open to people who live in Glasgow and are aged 16-19 years-old or up to 29 years who have a disability or are care experienced. The first year of the apprenticeship will cover Horticulture Level 2, the second year will cover frontline Environmental Services and the third year will take in a specialism. The council is looking for hard working, team players who are willing to learn. Applicants must have National 4 Maths & National 4 English or equivalent.

Full details of the vacancies can be found at Glasgow Guarantee

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