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Reaching out to Employers During Covid-19
May 12, 2020
With the beginning of the outdoor work season upon us, many of you might be wondering how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect your job search. Thankfully, the Government of Canada has declared the forest products sector an essential service, so there will still be many opportunities for youth to find meaningful work. Initiating contact with potential employers is key. Here are some tips to keep in mind when reaching out:
Mental Health During Mentorship
April 27, 2020
During mentorship, you may have to think of your future, re-think your life choices, and ask yourself some big questions. These tips will help you take care of your mental health first.
PLT Canada Launches My Green Mentor Program
April 08, 2020
Young people pursuing green careers are benefitting from the advice and guidance of mentors across Canada, thanks to PLT Canada’s new My Green Mentor Program (#MyGreenMentor). The six-month program connects youth aged 18-30 to professionals in the forest and conservation sector. It began in March with the creation of 25 mentee-mentor pairs, who were matched by an algorithm, developed by Pollinate Networks, that took into account individual personalities, learning styles, goals, locations, interests, and existing skills. Mentor-guided, but mentee-driven Although…
PLT Canada Hosts Successful Green Jobs E-Summit
April 02, 2020
Over 100 attendees joined forest and conservation sector professionals from SFI-certified organizations and partners across Canada for PLT Canada’s Green Jobs E-Summit. Together, they learned about the diversity of green career pathways, the life of a forester, why conservation jobs matter, tracking grizzlies, and even how a green job could stop aliens! “I enjoyed the presentations and the entire webinar. I can’t thank PLT Canada enough for the amazing opportunity to take part.” Kieran Wasuek, Green Jobs Youth Presenter Originally scheduled…
Working from home? 9 tips for first timers
March 31, 2020
Are you working from the home for first time? Working from home has become a popular alternative for many people, and now more than ever due to our social distancing efforts around the COVID-19 pandemic. In a survey done by Statistics Canada in 2008, 19% of employees worked from home, or around 1.7 million Canadians. As technology in all sectors becomes more service-oriented, having access to good internet and a cellphone for calls may be all you need to be…
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