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Contest Time! Thank your #MyGreenMentor and Win a Waterproof Backpack!December 11, 2019
If we’re lucky, we will have at least one mentor in our lives. Someone that encourages us, advises us and is a positive role-model during our personal and professional growth. Needless to say, mentors are awesome! Because of that, we want you to thank your mentor and let them know how much you appreciate them. How? Share a photo of your mentor, and tag one of our social media handles, either on Instagram or Twitter and use #MyGreenMentor in the caption. You can let them know how they positively impacted you and the skills they taught you that you still use in your everyday life. Our contest will end on January 8th, 2020, and we will announce the winner on January 10th, 2020. Make sure to be following us on our social media channels in order to be eligible! Our prize will be a water-proof Zomake Backpack- check out contest rules here.
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PLT Canada announces renewed green jobs funding to support youth across CanadaOttawa, ON – Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is pleased to announce renewed funding for its Green Jobs program, providing support to employers hiring youth aged 15-30 in Canada’s forest and conservation sector. Through continued support from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and key partners, PLT Canada will deliver both short-term job placements and long-term internships, helping young people gain hands-on experience while building pathways into meaningful green careers. Short-Term Green Jobs, supported with funding from Parks Canada, are positions within the forest, parks, and conservation… |
