Search

Filter by:

Sort by:

Government of Canada announces funding for internships in the forest and conservation sector

June 30, 2021
Type: News

Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is proud to help young Canadians gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in today’s innovative green jobs, thanks to recently announced funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP).  As part of this initiative, PLT Canada will provide young people with valuable internships that will hopefully lead to lifelong careers within the forest and conservation sector. Eligible employers can receive up to 80% of the employee’s salary for…

READ MORE

Supporting Indigenous Youth in the Green Jobs Sector

February 11, 2021
Type: Page

March 02, 2021, 1:00 pm β€” 3:30 pm EST Register now Indigenous Peoples are Canada’s original forest and conservation professionals. The forest sector employed about 12,000 Indigenous people in 2016, and over 1.1 million Indigenous people live near forests, according to The State of Canada’s Forests 2020 report. This workshop will focus on supporting Indigenous youth in their green careers. Content and Virtual Experience Youth Learn where to find resources and job opportunities to land your dream Green Job! We will…

READ MORE

Green Jobs Employer Webinars

April 27, 2020
Type: Page

Canada has a rich history and an exciting future in the forest and conservation sector. PLT Canada’s Green Jobs Employer Series is a collection of webinars that provide employers with tools to more effectively support all youth on their green career pathways. Jump to: Diversity and Inclusion in Green Jobs: The Promise of Behavioural Design New Ways to Attract Diverse Green Job Candidates Make Better Hiring Decisions When Staffing Your Green Job Create an Inclusive Culture for Your Green Workplace…

READ MORE

The Green Ride rolls through Timmins and leaves kids excited about working in the forest

July 23, 2019
Type: News

β€œI want to work with Grizzly bears,” says a 10-year-old girl who was one of 38 kids who took part in an event to celebrate Green Jobs in Timmins, Ontario. β€œI would like to help spread nutrients for trees,” says another. Both girls were on hand at the Timmins Family YMCA on July 22 to welcome Zac Wagman, Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada)’s Green Jobs Manager. Zac is cycling across Canada on the Green Ride for Green Jobs. He…

READ MORE

Acknowledging Traditional and Treaty Territory

June 21, 2021
Type: Page

We encourage you to join PLT Canada in celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditional knowledge, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the green sector and all of Canada.   PLT Canada has partnered up with Sault College to deliver free registrations for youth aged 15–30 to the course “Acknowledging Traditional and Treaty Territory.”    This 2-hour course provides foundational information about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Topics include identifying communities & relevant treaties within your local area and crafting a territorial…

READ MORE

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER