Local bees assist Essex job seekers in enhancing their resumes.

Braintree Village in Essex and the First Stop Centre are celebrating ten years of collaboration by launching a new training initiative called the Honey Bee Futures Academy, in partnership with Plan Bee. This project aims to make beekeeping more accessible and equip participants with practical skills for future employment. Earlier this year, two new hives with approximately 80,000 honeybees were installed at the charity to support this initiative. Local staff and beneficiaries are currently enrolled in a foundational course to learn about bee colonies and honey production.