What does it take to convert an interest in your environment into the beginning of a lifelong career in conservation or wildlife management? Find out about the innovative programme being run at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve which is offering young members of surrounding communities the opportunity for the type of hands-on knowledge and skills development that can help launch a career. Reserve Manager Simon Naylor speaks about the Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course, designed to empower rural youths to pursue a career in wildlife, conservation management, or tourism. Trainee Sibongiseni Sithole describes his experiences on the course and his hopes for the future.