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Use Nature as a Learning Tool

September 04, 2024
Type: News

What do trees, bugs, and animals have in common? STEAM! Yes, you read that correctly. But we’re not talking about the scalding hot kind of steam. We’re talking Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Plus, Language Arts and Social Studies! Nature allows learners from early childhood to young adults to better understand theoretical concepts in the form of real-life scenarios. We’ve compiled a list of some fun hands-on activities and lessons to do with learners of every age. For Early…

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Project Learning Tree Canada applauds updated federal government strategy to address barriers to youth employment

June 03, 2019
Type: News

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…

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Project Learning Tree Canada supports federal government plans to invest in youth employment – urges action to further address barriers as well as career pathway needs of youth

March 03, 2020
Type: News

Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), released the following statement in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement this morning of funding through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy: β€œProject Learning Tree Canada applauds the federal government for investing $492 million in addressing barriers to youth employment through Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program. This important investment will help partners like PLT Canada better meet the needs…

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Resources to support career development and mentees

October 21, 2021
Type: Page

We’ve compiled a list of resources to help PLT Canada green mentees, or anyone looking for career advice as they progress along their professional pathway. From interviewing tips to networking advice, to career pivoting suggestions, you can find many resources here to support you as you enter the forest and conservation sector. Career development resources   PLT Canada’s Green Jobs webinars Supporting Indigenous youth in the Green Jobs sector – Green Jobs are for Everyone Supporting urban youth in the…

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From Green to Grateful

June 14, 2023
Type: News

In Spring 2022, Dr. Cathy Keeler was beginning to wrap up her Ph.D. in Integrative Public Policy and Development at Tuskegee University and looking for job opportunities. While browsing the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) website, she found Project Learning Tree (an initiative of SFI) and the Green Mentor program. As a non-traditional full-time student, wife, mother, and woman of color, Cathy was looking for guidance and support to help her find her footing in the forest and conservation sector. She…

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