Women Who Work in Rural Launches New Initiative to Inspire More Women into Rural Careers
Women Who Work in Rural (WWWR) is calling on countryside businesses, estates and farms across the UK to help inspire the next generation of female talent by offering internships, placements and work experience opportunities through a new sector-wide initiative.
The scheme aims to increase awareness of the diverse range of careers available within the rural economy and encourage more women to consider opportunities in industries that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
From farming, forestry and conservation to food production, land management, communications, tourism and business management, the rural sector offers a wide variety of rewarding career paths. However, many women remain unaware of the opportunities available or lack access to industry experience that could help them take their first steps into the sector.
WWWR is therefore compiling a list of businesses, estates and farms willing to offer work experience days, week-long placements, internships or mentoring opportunities. The initiative will provide women with valuable insight into rural careers while helping employers showcase the breadth of opportunities available within their organisations.
Louisa Clutterbuck, Co-Founder of Women Who Work in Rural, said:
“We are currently compiling a list of businesses, estates and farms that are willing to offer work experience days, placements, internships and mentoring opportunities to women interested in exploring careers in the rural sector. The success of this initiative relies entirely on the willingness of rural businesses to open their doors and share their expertise. Without their support, we cannot make rural careers more visible, accessible and achievable for women. We know there is an incredible range of opportunities available across the countryside, and together we can help more women discover them.”
The initiative is open to organisations of all sizes and sectors within the rural economy. By participating, businesses will not only help address skills shortages and attract future talent but also play a key role in improving diversity and accessibility across the sector.
Women interested in gaining experience and businesses interested in participating are encouraged to register their interest with WWWR.
For more information, please contact:
Louisa, Iona or Vanessa