Junior Programme
Are you aged 16 - 19 years old and interested in developing a career in the farming industry?
Applications are invited for the 2023 Agri Academy Junior Programme.
The fully subsidised Junior Programme will offer you:
- Work experience alongside some of the key players in the food and farming industry
- An inspiring activity-packed programme of activities to support your career choices and help you achieve your goals
- Training for effective communications, press and media handling, and negotiation skills
- Opportunities to gain experience of chairing meetings, voicing your opinions and getting your point across effectively
- A route into an invaluable support network that will open doors and create opportunities for you
The application window for Agri Academy 2023 is now closed.
Initiation & Introductions |
Royal Welsh Show
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24 July 2023 |
SESSION 1: Day 1 - Getting to Know You Your Goals, Personality types, Communication Day 2 - Farm and Supply Chain Visits Day 3 - Make a Good Impression Dealing with the media |
Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales
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2 – 4 August 2023
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SESSION 2: Overseas Study Visit |
Netherlands
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21 – 25 August 2023
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SESSION 3: Day 1 - Developing an idea, entrepreneurship, starting and running a business Day 2 - Farm and Supply Chain Visits Day 3 - Planning for your future and knowing your industry. |
Ceredigion, West Wales
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30 October – 1 November 2023 |
AGRI ACADEMY CEREMONY
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Royal Welsh Winter Fair
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27 November 2023
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CLOSING SESSION: What’s next? |
Bala, Meirionnydd
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17 – 18 February 2024
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Please note – applicants must attend all of the sessions above and must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the study visit. Failure to commit fully to the whole Agri Academy experience can result in expulsion from the programme. A full list of rules can be found on the website.
For more information, please contact your Local Development Officer.