Wildlife Trusts seek Youth Leadership
The Environmental Leadership Programme (ELP2), a free nine months course for ages 18-25, opens for applications: Its to build leadership skills, create local nature projects, and explore green careers. Wildlife Trusts particularly encourage applications from people in the Balsall Heath area:
Run by The Wildlife Trusts and Shropshire Wildlife Trust, it helps young people build green skills, connect with nature, and launch community projects locally.
The Environmental Leadership Programme is a FREE programme for 18–25-year-olds based in the West Midlands. Running from October-July, it consists of both online and in person sessions. The aim is to increase your connection to nature and provide the development of important environmental leadership skills.
Build your skills
Throughout the programme, sessions are designed to enable you to build the skills and knowledge you need to understand green leadership and what a future career in the green sector might look like.
There is no cost to take part, and our dedicated team are on hand to ensure you are fully supported to get the most out of your experience, including a pre-programme check in to make sure you have everything you need and answer any questions. Financial support with travel to the in-person sessions is always available!
Hear first hand from guests and speakers with experiences in the sector. There are opportunities to network with experienced professionals as well as meeting and sharing experiences with each other.
The programme is hybrid and flexible in nature. Play back recorded sessions and connect in-person at our events.
How to apply
Applications are now OPEN for the Environmental Leadership Programme 26/27! Please contact el**@************ts.org with any questions.
Environmental Leadership Programme 2026-27
