A returning sense of normality has been highlighted with the kids heading back for a new school year. So, in keeping with the theme of new beginnings, this special episode of the Agri-Food Comms Cast podcast explores the numerous routes to taking the leap into #AgCareers.
Diverse Career Paths in Agriculture
A career in agriculture can entail much more than working on a farm, with the #FarmToFork initiative demonstrating just that. There is a vast range of careers throughout the food supply chain. Numerous industries support the farming sector such as science, finance, policy and communications!
Christine Tacon CBE, chair of Red Tractor and the MDS scheme, joins our host Catherine Linch to discuss the wealth of opportunities available to those who want to climb the ag career ladder. These include the well-known MDS graduate scheme. This dedicated two-year programme delivers first-hand experience through diverse work placements. It gives candidates broader experience and insight into what the sector can offer.
Christine highlights the challenges that agricultural employers face when promoting their vacancies to fresh-faced graduates. Many graduates are unaware of the diversity and dynamism of roles within the agricultural sector. She says big-name brands often take the lead in graduate employment, due to students’ lack of knowledge about the sector’s scope.
Ali Parker’s Career Journey
A shining example of how graduates can get ahead in ag, is our second podcast guest. Pinstone account manager and face of NFU campaigns, Ali Parker. Ali shares her personal career journey from graduating from The University of Reading, to how the NFU graduate scheme paved the way for her career in comms at Pinstone. Ali is part-way through the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation programme. She explains how these initiatives have advanced her knowledge of the sector and encourages others to explore the various routes available.
At Pinstone, we’re passionate about career progression. Providing opportunities to climb the career ladder is something that resonates with us. If you haven’t already, check out our Pinstone Ladder blog series where you can read more about Ali’s journey with Pinstone and the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation scheme.
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