Horticulture Careers Showcases taking place this October in London

Inspiring sessions are set highlight the range of career opportunities within the world of horticulture — from garden and landscape design to floristry, conservation, and beyond.

Next Step

The events are supported by Garden Media Guild, The Landscape Institute, The British Florist Association, and the London College of Garden Design, the showcases are designed for both first-time career seekers and career changers.

*       Talks from professionals sharing first-hand career journeys
*       Insights into training routes, apprenticeships, and qualifications
*       Trade associations and employers on hand to discuss opportunities
*       A clear picture of horticulture as a creative, innovative, and sustainable career path (it’s far more than “digging holes and cutting grass”)

Venue: Upstairs at O’Neill’s, opposite the British Library (5 mins from Euston & King’s Cross)
Dates: 

Mon 20 Oct – Media: Careers in garden writing, presenting, content creation, and digital influence.
Tue 21 Oct – Sustainable Landscapes: Jobs that make a climate-positive difference.
Wed 22 Oct – Floristry: Creativity, flowers, and business in bloom.
Thu 23 Oct – Garden Design: Turning ideas into inspiring outdoor spaces.

www.nextstepahead.co.uk


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