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Meet the 4 youth we’re sending to the Forests Ontario Annual Conference
February 11, 2020
PLT Canada is supporting four youth living in Ontario to attend the Forests Ontario Annual Conference from February 13 -14 in Alliston, Ontario. These outstanding youth were selected for their demonstrated passion for forestry and desire to contribute to a more sustainable future. The youth will participate in a student day with a focus on topics like navigating life after graduation, networking 101, and job possibilities within the sector. The youth will also attend presentations from diverse forestry professionals and…
CANNEXUS20: Helping youth on their Green Career Pathways
February 06, 2020
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…
Paying It Forward
February 05, 2020
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…
New PLT Canada website provides better access to information and tools
January 16, 2020
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…
Financial support available to attend Forests Ontario Conference
January 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 APPLY NOW! Good luck and may the forest be with you!
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