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Financial support available to attend Forests Ontario ConferenceJanuary 16, 2020
PLT Canada is looking to support five youth living in Ontario to attend the Forests Ontario Annual Conference from February 13-14 in Alliston, Ontario. The scholarship will be an all-expenses paid opportunity for enthusiastic youth aged 18-30 who are interested in a career in forestry. Don’t miss this chance to network, meet future colleagues and employers, and gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field! Deadline to apply: January 29, 2020 Good luck and may the forest be with you! | RELATED NEWS
SFI and PLT Canada’s Youth Delegate Program Grows Indigenous Forest LeadersWith new support from the Forest Products Association of Canada and Canadian Council of Forest Ministers By Elaina Cox, Indigenous Relations Coordinator, SFI and PLT Canada Since 2023, more than 165 young adults have participated in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)/Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) Youth Delegate program—designed to advance young people’s career pathways and leadership development in the forest sector. This May, the program brought together 41 young leaders from communities across Canada and the U.S. for a…
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… |
