STIHL celebrates more than 20 years of supporting the next generation of industry professionals
STIHL celebrates more than two decades of supporting colleges, training providers, and students across Great Britain, helping develop the next generation of skilled professionals in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, and groundcare.
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For over 20 years, STIHL has worked closely with educational institutions through its College Partnership Scheme, providing professional equipment, practical training opportunities and industry expertise to help prepare students for careers in the land-based sector. By working alongside tutors and lecturers, the company has helped students gain hands-on experience with the equipment, technologies, and safe working practices they will encounter in the workplace.
A key part of this support is delivered through STIHL Experience Days. Hosted by the company’s Learning & Development team, these practical events let students work with professional-grade equipment while learning directly from STIHL product specialists.
Over the past year alone, more than 170 arboriculture and horticulture students from colleges across Great Britain have attended STIHL Experience Days. Designed to complement classroom learning, the sessions bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, covering equipment operation, maintenance, and product selection, while also providing valuable insight into careers in the industry.
Alongside these events, STIHL continues to support colleges through equipment loans, machine donations and educational resources, helping training providers deliver high-quality practical learning using industry-recognised equipment. The company also works with colleges and educational events throughout the year, including recently supporting Sparsholt College’s STEM Day, where representatives engaged with more than 1,000 young people considering their future education and career opportunities.
Ben Beaumont, Training Manager at STIHL GB, said: “The students we’re supporting today are the arborists, foresters and horticultural professionals of tomorrow. That’s why, for more than 20 years, we’ve worked alongside colleges and training providers to help give students access to the skills, knowledge and professional equipment they’ll use throughout their careers.
“Through our College Partnership Scheme, STIHL Experience Days and our ongoing support for education providers, we’re proud to play a role in helping develop the next generation of industry professionals. A strong partnership between STIHL and colleges will help to ensure our industries continue to attract and develop the skilled people they need for the future.”
As demand for skilled professionals across land-based industries continues to grow, STIHL remains committed to supporting colleges, tutors and students through practical learning opportunities and long-term partnerships, helping ensure the industry has the talent and expertise it needs for years to come.
For more information visit www.stihl.co.uk.
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