NewsStay informed of our latest news with the following articles. For a monthly rundown of our news delivered straight to your inbox, make sure to subscribe to our #MyGreenJob newsletter! |
Filter |
Green Job spotlight: Gabby Higney, Forest Technology graduate
June 04, 2019
Gabby Higney is on a mission to make a positive difference in the world. Her drive comes from her love of nature, her experience as a forestry summer student with West Fraser, and her education — she recently graduated from the Forest Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. She recalls how nature has always been part of her life: “Growing up I loved to camp, hike, and press plants. I loved being outdoors and being…
Project Learning Tree Canada applauds updated federal government strategy to address barriers to youth employment
June 03, 2019
Streamlined federal program will ensure Canadian youth are supported and empowered in finding meaningful employment in diverse sectors. Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) applauds the federal government for modernizing and streamlining its Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program to better meet the needs of young people seeking jobs in today’s challenging labour market. PLT Canada is pleased to see that today’s announcement aims to address the specific needs of youth facing socio-economic and educational barriers to joining the…
Park picnic recognizes local youth and employers
May 31, 2019
Prince George, B.C. — A picnic was held today at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park to recognize local youth and employers involved in Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada)’s Green Jobs program. About 30 youth and employers participated in the event from a variety of local forestry companies and parks services, including the City of Prince George, the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development, the Outland Youth Employment Program, Canfor, Conifex, and DWB Consulting. PLT Canada…
PLT CANADA IS ON THE ROAD
May 27, 2019
PLT CANADA IS ON THE ROAD The PLT Canada team is excited that the Green Ride for Green Jobs is now in its third week. Zac Wagman, PLT Canada’s Green Jobs Manager, has so far travelled through over 20 communities in British Columbia and covered close to 1,500 km. By the time he’s finished, he’ll have visited over 50 Green Jobs employers, in over 34 different communities, across nine provinces. Zac is cycling from Victoria to St. John’s on a…
Project Learning Tree Canada launches cross country bike tour to inspire youth to pursue careers in forest, conservation sectors
May 13, 2019
8,750-km bike ride to highlight Green Jobs initiative VICTORIA, B.C., MAY 13, 2019 — Today, Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) launched Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign – a cross-country engagement tour to encourage even more youth to work in Green Jobs and help fill critical roles in forests and parks. PLT Canada’s Zac Wagman, Green Jobs Manager, began the Green Ride in Victoria, B.C., and will travel more than 8,750 km over four months to St. John’s,…
Page 25 of 28
