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5 Tips to Get Past Resume-Reading Robots

June 17, 2020
Type: News

It is a startling statistic: 75% of job applications don’t even make it to a human reviewer. Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is used by many companies to screen resumes. This software decides if your resume meets pre-defined criteria. If it does, then the software will pass it along to an HR rep. If not, well, better luck next time. If you want your resume to get to an actual human, you must get past these resume-reading robots first! Give yourself…

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Resources for Trees & Me: Activity 11 – Community Explorers

December 07, 2023
Type: Page

In this activity, children explore how their community—and the trees within it—provide things people need. This is one of 12 activities that can be found in PLT’s Trees & Me activity guide for exploring nature with young children. For the complete activity and more like it, purchase Trees & Me at PLTCanada.org and/or attend a professional development training. Below are some supporting resources for this activity. STUDENT PAGES Download the copyright-free student pages that are included with this activity: Family & Friends (PDF)   RECOMMENDED READING Expand your…

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Green Job spotlight: Syd Welsh, Environmental Educator, Galiano Conservancy Association

September 20, 2019
Type: Green Job spotlight

“After spending a whole day in the forest, these kids leave with a real idea of what forest restoration looks like,” says Syd Welsh. “Giving them a positive experience helps counter a lot of the negativity about the environment. It’s easy to think that our problems are too big to fix.” Syd spent the summer working outdoors as an Environmental Educator for the Galiano Conservancy Association. Its mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of the human and…

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Resources for Trees & Me: Activity 12 – Three Cheers for Trees

December 07, 2023
Type: Page

In this activity, children explore the many products and benefits that trees provide. This is one of 12 activities that can be found in PLT’s Trees & Me activity guide for exploring nature with young children. For the complete activity and more like it, purchase Trees & Me at PLTCanada.org and/or attend a professional development training. Below are some supporting resources for this activity. STUDENT PAGES Download the copyright-free student pages that are included with this activity: Family & Friends (PDF) Leaf Shapes (PDF) Tree Shapes (PDF) RECOMMENDED READING Expand…

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Resources for Trees & Me: Activity 3 – Tree Textures

December 07, 2023
Type: Page

In this activity, children explore trees and their parts using the sense of touch. This is one of 12 activities that can be found in PLT’s Trees & Me activity guide for exploring nature with young children. For the complete activity and more like it, purchase Trees & Me at PLTCanada.org and/or attend a professional development training. Below are some supporting resources for this activity. STUDENT PAGES Download the copyright-free student pages that are included with this activity: Family & Friends (PDF)   RECOMMENDED READING Expand your students’…

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