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Climate Change and Forests: From Seed to Carbon Sink

May 02, 2023
Type: Page

Explore PLT Canada’s new Climate Change and Forests e-unit! Climate change is one of the biggest global challenges we face, which is why it’s so important to educate the next generation of citizens and conservation leaders, ready to be part of the solution and take action on climate change. The Climate Change and Forests: From Seed to Carbon Sink includes eight activities for educators working with students in grades 9-12. The e-unit is designed to empower educators to engage learners in inquiry…

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PLT Canada Hosts Successful Green Jobs E-Summit

April 02, 2020
Type: News

Over 100 attendees joined forest and conservation sector professionals from SFI-certified organizations and partners across Canada for PLT Canada’s Green Jobs E-Summit. Together, they learned about the diversity of green career pathways, the life of a forester, why conservation jobs matter, tracking grizzlies, and even how a green job could stop aliens! “I enjoyed the presentations and the entire webinar. I can’t thank PLT Canada enough for the amazing opportunity to take part.” Kieran Wasuek, Green Jobs Youth Presenter Originally scheduled…

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Green Job spotlight: Ellie Anderson, Education and Outreach Technician

July 29, 2019
Type: Green Job spotlight

“I love being outside and I love talking to people. Helping someone understand the importance of bees and butterflies or how to help an endangered turtle safely cross the road is an awesome feeling,” says Ellie Anderson, an Education and Outreach Technician with Lower Trent Region Conservation. Her work encourages environmental stewardship among area kids, youth, and adults. Ellie designs and delivers programming ranging from games focused on conserving pollinators to displays and booths at local events. Ellie and her…

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Evan Simon – Mi’kmaq, Unama’ki

June 19, 2020
Type: Other

Evan’s main role is to support a draft moose management plan in the Cape Breton Highlands and assist with community education and outreach programs. Evan also incorporates Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into research and stewardship activities. Evan works with Clifford Paul, see his profile here. The Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources is a PLT Canada Green Jobs employer. Evan’s story is included in A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals. Download the guide EVAN’S LOVE OF…

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Career Connections and Networking Fair

February 11, 2021
Type: Page

March 16, 2021, 1:00 pm — 3:30 pm EST Register now Join our virtual Career Connections and Networking Fair on March 16 that will wrap up the “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Series! Diverse youth (ages 15 to 30) will connect with Green Jobs employers, practice what they’ve learned, and potentially land a Green Job. Employers can grow and diversify their network by connecting with potential employees (and maybe even hire someone!). Note: Employers must have attended at least one…

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