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Test drive forestry careers with Ontario’s heavy equipment simulator
August 21, 2024
By James Thordarson, Senior Coordinator, Forest Education, SFI In the face of growing labour shortages in Ontario’s forest sector, the province is stepping up to inspire and develop its workforce. A key technological aspect of this is a heavy equipment simulator that provides an engaging, hands-on way for Ontario youth to explore diverse career opportunities in forestry. “The simulator is designed to give students a real sense of what operating forestry equipment is like. It’s not just about learning how…
From Passion to Profession: My Journey in Green Careers
July 31, 2024
I turned my passion into a green career. Now I help others do the same!
May 31, 2024
By Madhuri Jani, Senior Coordinator, Green Jobs with PLT Canada As a little girl growing up in India, I was always keen to learn about the environment and was fascinated by the interconnected natural world we share. Today, I’m channeling my passion for nature into connecting employers and youth through green careers. Overcoming barriers My academic career took me from India to Dubai and finally to Canada, where I earned my Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University…
Project Learning Tree Canada Releases Environmental Education Resource – Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children
April 15, 2024
Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is thrilled to release a new environmental education resource today for families and teachers to connect young children ages 1–6 to nature, with a focus on trees. Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children offers hundreds of ideas for fun, indoor and outdoor, learning experiences perfect to celebrate Earth Day and beyond! Take toddlers and preschoolers on a nature journey, exploring the environment through their senses, experiencing trees throughout the seasons,…
Charting Career Pathways in Forestry with PLT Canada’s Specialist High Skills Major Certification
March 15, 2024
By James Thordarson, Sr. Coordinator, Forest Education at PLT Canada While many in the sector know the diversity of forest-focused career opportunities available, it can be difficult to find age-appropriate and scientifically sound programs for students considering pursuing a green career pathway. To support youth in this path, Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada offers a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) certification for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the forest sector. SHSM is an Ontario Ministry of Education approved program that gives…
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