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Filter by: Sort by:	Making Connections in Alberta December 12, 2019 Type: News By Paul Robitaille, Manager, Indigenous and Youth Relations One of the best parts about my role at PLT Canada is getting to connect with Canada’s future forest and conservation leaders. Not long ago, we were invited to participate in a series of career fairs for First Nation and Métis students in Alberta. On behalf of PLT Canada, I attended two Métis student fairs presented by the Rupertsland Institute and the Kipohtakaw Education Career Fair organized by the Alexander First Nation.”… READ MORE The Green Ride Celebrates Youth Empowerment with Minister Monsef in Peterborough August 05, 2019 Type: News Green jobs are all about sustainability. But what about the long-term sustainability of green jobs themselves? Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is working with employers, the federal government and other groups in an all-out effort to create job opportunities for youth and provide incentives to grow the next generation of leaders in forestry and conservation. Encouraging Canada’s youth to see a path to working in a sustainable green job was at the heart of a serious coffee-fuelled collaboration between… READ MORE Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) – Sustainable Resource Management May 05, 2022 Type: Page Earn a career skills certification in sustainable resource management PLT Canada has launched a new Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) certification that can be added to the existing Forestry SHSM program. This certification is focused on decision making, using the development of a forest management plan as the concept for the course. Enroll now Diverse Perspectives in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (SHSM certification) This course is offered in partnership with the Beanstalk Academy—a high-quality SHSM provider that has created… READ MORE PLT Canada’s Green Ride for Green Jobs January 07, 2019 Type: News Project Learning Tree Canada is embarking on a cross-country adventure to celebrate and promote youth working in Green Jobs! At Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada we are passionate about providing youth with meaningful work experiences in the forest and conservation sectors. By offering practical experiences, we can instill a lifelong passion for the outdoors and spark an interest in the pursuit of green careers that benefit our communities, forests, and economy. PLT Canada is an initiative of SFI, and we… READ MORE From Sawmills to the Healthcare Frontline: Using Transferrable Skills for Nursing September 24, 2020 Type: Green Job spotlight By Mackenzie Kronemeyer Working weekend nights in a Canfor sawmill and wood pellet plant for the first time while I was in high school gave me confidence that I was cut out for a career in nursing. The night shifts, the teamwork, and the focus on safety at Canfor were challenging but gave me important skills that I knew I would be able to apply once I became a nurse. In the fall, I’ll be back studying nursing for a… READ MORE Page 45 of 82 << First 43 44 45 46 47 >Last >