๐ฌ Ever wondered what itโs like to be an MDS Trainee?
Ed Kendall documented his full two-year journey on the scheme - from first secondment to final placement.
Watch the full video now:
https://t.co/P9olsvmzRu
#MDStrainee#GradScheme#AgCareers#LeadershipDevelopment
It's #TomorrowsEngineersWeek!
#Engineering plays an important role across the #FoodAndAgriculture industry, often in ways we might not immediately recognise.
We spoke to Emily Roscoe, MDS Trainee, about how she's seeing this through her work with barcode + QR code technology.
We're heading to Harper Adams University tomorrow! ๐ฑ
Our Recruitment Team will be there to speak with students about the opportunities available through MDS - come along to find out more!
๐ Sports Hall, @HarperAdamsUni
๐๏ธ Tuesday 10th November
โฐ 10.30am-2pm
You don't necessarily need an environmental job title to play a part in building a greener future.
This #GreenCareersWeek, we're shining a light on the many ways the industry is changing and the people helping to drive that change.
#GCW2026#CareersInAgriculture
MDS trainee Milly Wharmby has been sharing her experience at @CortevaUK - from working on marketing projects to helping organise the Cereals event at Diddly Squat Farm.
Have a read of Millyโs story on the Corteva website ๐
https://t.co/SEScrpvgDG
๐ฑ A one-off opportunity to kick-start your career in the Ely area!
Weโre looking for enthusiastic school/college leavers aged 18+, with 3 A-levels (equivalent L3 qualifications) with a full UK driving licence.
Interested? Get in touch!
#MDS#FreshFutures#Ely#Apprenticeships
MDS Alumni - Two new job opportunities with Criddle! ๐ข
Criddle is looking for a Junior Commodity Trader and a Forwarder to join their team.
๐ https://t.co/jlM0LvExDi
#Jobs#Agriculture#Careers
Amy Sanders was named our latest Doug Henderson Award winner earlier this year, recognising her outstanding contribution during her time on the MDS programme.
Weโve caught up with her to find out more about her journey: https://t.co/M6s8kW0gIo
#40YearsOfMDS
"Some of my best learning experiences have come from saying yes before I was completely sure I was ready for the challenge."
Meet Milly Wharmby, Corteva's Marketing Communications Assistant, who joined the team through the @MDS_Updates graduate scheme after studying English Literature at university. As today is Milly's last day at Corteva before she moves on to her next secondment, we'd like to take the opportunity to celebrate her journey and recognise the impact she's made during her time with the team.
Read about her journey, career highlights and advice for anyone considering a role in agriculture:
๐ https://t.co/jAdinQdj4a
#LifeAtCorteva #CortevaInterns #TeamCorteva
๐ฟ An opportunity for MDS Alumni!
Our Member Vitacress Herbs is looking for a Supplier Technical Manager to join their team.
๐ Chichester, West Sussex
Find out more and apply at https://t.co/5MVU2hlr8N
We're proud to be a Great Place to Workยฎ Certified organisation ๐ @GPTW_UK#CertificationNationDay is a chance to celebrate the people who make MDS what it is - we're pleased to be part of a community of organisations that value their people.
#GPTWCertified
A look back at one of the highlights from Group 60โs Induction last week ๐
The new Trainees headed out on a treasure hunt, putting their teamwork, problem-solving and competitive sides to the test.
Thank you to The Great Game Team-building for putting it together!
Last week, our new Trainees from both the MDS Graduate Scheme and Fresh Futures came together for four days of Induction!
Harvey Whitehead, one of our new graduate Trainees, captured some of the highlights in this video! ๐ฅ
#MDS#GraduateScheme#FreshFutures
Thatโs a wrap on Induction for Group 60! ๐
This year, we welcomed new Trainees from both the Graduate and Fresh Futures scheme.
Itโs been great to bring everyone together, and weโre looking forward to seeing what they get up to over the next two years!
Weโre heading to New Scientist Live! ๐ฌ๐ฑ @newscievents
The MDS team will be at ExCeL London this weekend, chatting to people about careers across food, fresh produce, agriculture and horticulture. Come and find us and say hi! ๐
๐ ExCeL London
๐ 10-12th October
"Don't be afraid if your background isn't in agriculture - coming into the industry with a fresh perspective can be a real advantage."
Meet Ellie Sill, Corteva's CRM and Digital Assistant, as she shares how a background in sport, health and nutrition led her into the agricultural industry through the @MDS_Updates graduate scheme. As today is Ellie's last day in the role before she moves on to her next secondment, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate her journey so far and recognise the impact she's made during her time with the team!
๐ Check out her story and learn more about her experiences, the projects she's most proud of and the opportunities agriculture can offer.
๐ https://t.co/nquN6UClVf
Group 60, hereโs some advice from someone whoโs been exactly where you are now! ๐ฑ
As Anne Murrie from Group 56 comes to the end of her two years on the scheme, sheโs recorded a message for our new Trainees, sharing a few things sheโs learnt along the way.
With just a few days to go until Group 60 join us, Paul Willgoss, Chair of the MDS Board of Directors, has a message for our newest Trainees.
We canโt wait to welcome them to the scheme! ๐ฑ