#GenerationGreen News Update – Creating a more diverse workforce

The Outward Bound Trust’s Women’s Outdoor Leadership Course was one of two programmes funded by Generation Green and led by The Outward Bound Trust. It aimed to get more people into green work roles and create a more diverse workforce.

Kate O’Brien, Project Manager at The Outward Bound Trust explained: “We worked hard to create a space where women could see themselves as change makers, as leaders, able to affect change for the good of people around them, for the environment and for the planet.”

By the application deadline for the course, there had been three times as many applicants as places. One of the women who secured a place was Tara who explained why she wanted to do the Women’s Outdoor Leadership Course. She said: “As well as wanting to inspire the next generation, I also wanted to ask for help.

Growing up in London I didn’t do much outdoor adventure, so I had a steep learning curve at university. “The outdoor industry can feel very competitive, and I was struggling with my confidence. The skills and support developed on the Women’s Outdoor Leadership Course has led me to book my mountain leader assessment and forge the next step in my career.”

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