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THE GREEN RIDE TAKES A DETOUR TO WHITECOURT ALBERTA
June 14, 2019
Looking for ways to add extra kilometres to an 8,750 km cross-Canada trip might not seem like a great idea but Green Riders Zac and Nick Wagman were excited to go out of their way to visit Whitecourt, Alberta. “When Millar Western invited us to take a detour to Whitecourt to meet some amazing youth working in Green Jobs we couldn’t say no. Millar Western and the town of Whitecourt are a showcase for how providing local opportunities for skills…
Social Media Toolkit For Sponsors And Employers
June 10, 2019
Check out these messages and other social media tips that make it easy to celebrate Green Jobs and encourage Zac as he bikes across the country on PLT Canada’s Green Ride for Green Jobs. We encourage you to use some of this messaging along with your own photos, and to tag #MyGreenJob whenever possible. View PLT Canada Social Media ToolKit
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…
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