On ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINERS NETWORK
Provider description
The ETN training programme is an open programme of short courses designed mainly for people and organisations involved in the environment and aimed primarily at the voluntary sector, although roughly 30% of participants come from local authorities and government funded agencies. We run about 80-90 events a year in a range of subjects, all held in England at various locations chosen for ease of access by all means of transport – typically Birmingham, London, Leeds, York, Manchester, Bristol, Doncaster, Durham, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Stourport-on-Severn, Sandy, Southampton, Swindon & Peterborough. The events are delivered by trainers drawn from BTCV, other organisations, and freelancers – they are all practitioners and experienced in their field. The organisations in the loose network, listed in the column on the left, contribute in various ways such as acting as a source of trainers or venues, training needs information, or helping to market the programme by circulating the publicity information through their organisations, own networks and contacts.
Advantages of studying with ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINERS NETWORK
Comments from participants on past ETN events
"I was very impressed with the content of the course and the style of the training"
"Very good! Built my confidence. Great tips"
"I would strongly recommend colleagues to attend"
"Another great day by a great trainer"
"The trainer kept the audience with her. At no point was it boring"
"Brilliant! Another successful course from ETN"
"Excellent trainer - focused, enthusiastic and friendly"
"It was beyond my expectations!"
"It will boost my confidence to return and tackle a problematic community project"
"A great source of inspiration that has given me confidence to work with young people"
"Fantastic! And so much fun, thank you"
"Excellent trainer. Very knowledgeable and full of positive energy"
"Very motivating!"
"Excellent! Enjoyable and useful to meet others in the same field of work "
Course provider history
The Environmental Trainers Network (ETN) is a loose, informal network of organisations across the environmental voluntary sector. ETN itself was established in 1991 as a network of trainers and training managers in environmental organisations. Its activities are broadly overseen by a Steering Group currently drawn from Black Environment Network, BTCV and RSPB. Until about 1997 ETN received funding from the then Countryside Commission (now merged into Natural England) which it used to hold meetings and provide services for its members. Once this funding ceased, the Steering Group decided to focus its efforts on maintaining the training programme, which it first began running in 1994.
Specialises in
Working with Communities
Regeneration & Sustainability
Communication, Information & interpretation
Fundraising & Income Generation
Promoting Diversity
Supervision, Management, Legislation & Safety
Youth, Education & Play
Training & Personal Effectiveness
