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Filter by: Sort by:	Our Summer Filming B.C.’s Forest Sector: A PLT Canada Green Jobs Spotlight December 12, 2019 Type: Green Job spotlight By Edward Lau and Duncan MacRae, PLT Canada Green Jobs Youth We knew we would be wowed by the natural beauty of our province when we got hired by the B.C. Council of Forest Industries (COFI) last summer. Our job was to produce videos for the forest sector but our actual experience once we got out there put all our expectations to shame. We were blown away by the beauty of our forests and how vibrant and diverse the sector… READ MORE The Cool Aunt – PLT Canada contest winner thanks his #MyGreenMentor January 15, 2020 Type: News 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… READ MORE PLT Canada’s Green Jobs E-Summit #1 February 28, 2020 Type: Page LEARNING ABOUT GREEN JOBS IN THE FOREST AND CONSERVATION SECTOR Today’s forest and conservation sector is an exciting field that involves science, community engagement, international and local commerce, Indigenous relations, solutions to climate change, and so much more. It is also a growing field and full of career opportunities for interested youth. The International Labour Organization even estimates that 60 million jobs could be created in this sector by 2030. PLT Canada hosted its first Green Jobs E-Summit on March… READ MORE “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair hosts over 500 attendees April 15, 2021 Type: News By making the green sector accessible to everyone, we can build a diverse and resilient Green Jobs workforce of the future. It’s important that we help recruit and inspire the next generation of forest and conservation leaders. About 47,500 forestry workers are predicted to retire between 2020–2028. That’s almost a quarter of the current workforce! And in 2018, the International Labour Organization reported that the green economy could create around 24 million jobs by 2030. PLT Canada’s “Green Jobs are… READ MORE Earth Day 2024 March 28, 2023 Type: Page Some of the most exciting—and perhaps greenest jobs—involve forests! Help learners explore the various career opportunities in the forest sector this Earth Day. READ MORE Page 13 of 24 << First 11 12 13 14 15 >Last >