Deadline extended to end of February for Emerging Leaders programme
The deadline for applications to the inaugural Emerging Leaders programme – sponsored by Eden Search & Select – has been extended by four weeks – giving the next generation of leaders working in charities and not-for-profit organisations in the food supply chain more time to apply for funding and mentoring.
Interested parties now have until Monday 28 February to submit project proposals to the programme’s judging panel – which includes one of the UK’s leading names in food and farming, Richard Macdonald. The decision to extend the deadline was taken as organisers of the scheme (Eden Search & Select) continue discussions with individuals and organisations that want to put forward an application.
The Emerging Leaders programme is designed to help the next generation of leadership talent in agritech, fresh produce and food manufacturing charities realise their full potential. In its inaugural year, the programme is offering one future leader the chance to access £3,000 of funding to help pay for a training and / or development project of their choice. A series of mentoring sessions are also on offer for two additional applicants.
The winner of the Emerging Leaders programme will be able to use the funding to pay for an academic qualification, a vocational course, or a research project that will make a genuine difference to the industry they work in. Applicants need to send their CV and a 500-word summary, answering the following key questions:
- What are the challenges you would like to solve within the industry?
- What training / development would you need to achieve this?
- Why will this make a difference to you and the industry in the longer term?
For more information about the Emerging Leaders programme, go to: www.edensearch.co.uk/emerging_leaders_program or email applications straight to: emergingleaders@edensearch.co.uk.
