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Filter by: Sort by:	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 Forest Quest November 01, 2022 Type: Page When it comes to green jobs in the forest and conservation sector, there are so many opportunities to pursue your passions and make a difference. Whether it’s the trees, waterways, or critters you love, learning about Indigenous rights and relationships, or finding ways to fight climate change, Forest Quest helps you explore and learn about the forest and green careers from different people you’ll meet along the way. Ready to embark on your journey? Sign up to begin your Forest… READ MORE A passion for environmental education drives this busy mentee-mentor relationship April 13, 2022 Type: News Green mentor Jasmine Chou and mentee Kaitlyn Adam are busily pursuing their passion for environmental education. So busy in fact that fitting in time to build a mentoring relationship might have seemed like a stretch. “Before this, I was a mentee to Kathy Abusow [President and CEO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and PLT Canada]. She is an extremely busy person with a million things to do. But when you realize even someone like her is still managing to make… READ MORE It’s who you know: PLT Canada’s Green Mentor program helps youth transition to the Green Jobs sector June 17, 2021 Type: News By Ryan Brady We’ve all heard, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” However, building connections in your prospective field can be much easier said than done. And transitioning from a full-time student to a professional in the workforce is a daunting experience. Fortunately, having the right support can make all the difference. As a Master of Environmental Studies student at Wilfrid Laurier University, I was eager to join Project Learning Tree Canada’s (PLT Canada) Green Mentor Program.… READ MORE Reeling in work experience through his Green Job January 23, 2020 Type: Green Job spotlight As an avid outdoor enthusiast, André Killeen was thrilled to spend his summer on Big Rideau Lake near Ottawa as a Research Assistant for Carleton University, where he is completing an Environmental Science degree. André has always loved being in nature, having spent his childhood camping and fishing with his friends and family. It is his love for being outside that inspired him to get a green job. “I wanted a meaningful job that reflected my own values and allowed… READ MORE Page 38 of 82 << First 36 37 38 39 40 >Last >