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By Tara Topping, Career Education Manager PLT Canada recently attended Cannexus20, a national career development conference, to connect with youth and career professionals about exciting jobs in the forest and conservation sector. Opening the door to green jobs in forestry and conservation We were there to highlight how green jobs are an emerging youth employment opportunity. We believe we have a huge opportunity to play a big role in bridging the gap between the demand for young talent and youth…

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By Lucas DePerry, Intern, Indigenous and Youth Relations, PLT Canada My earliest memories I spent the first years of my life in my family’s home community of Ginoogaming First Nation #77 in Northern Ontario. Some of my earliest memories are of being on the land and checking snare traps with my grandfather. He taught me that if we were successful, we had to harvest the entire animal. Once we had taken what we needed, we would give the remainder to…

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PLT Canada has rapidly grown since it launched in 2017. We’ve placed over 2,000 youth into green jobs, supported more than 200 employers, and are currently developing whole new programs, like mentorship, career counseling, and environmental education resources. These services deserve a good home – a place where youth, employers, educators and partners can access the information and tools they need quickly and efficiently. So, we redesigned our website and are thrilled to now introduce you to it! We’ve made…

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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 APPLY NOW!  Good luck and may the forest be with you!

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How many of us love nature because of a family member? Just ask Kevin Southgate, PLT Canada’s most recent contest winner. “I love nature because of my aunt. When I saw the #MyGreenMentor contest, I immediately thought of her,” shares Kevin, a current Childhood and Social Institutions student at Kings University in London, Ontario. “Ever since I can remember, my aunt would take me on outdoor adventures. We would visit parks, kayak, see animals and go camping. She is kind…

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