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Brice Koostachin – Fort Severn First Nation

March 29, 2022
Type: Other

Brice Koostachin Fort Severn First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Military Chef The best part of Brice’s Green Job in 2021 was meeting new people, but they also did bush work and completed training. They hope to become a military chef in the future and plan to go to culinary school. Brice’s advice to other young adults is that if people don’t believe in you, you have to believe in yourself.

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Financial support available to attend Forests Ontario Conference

January 16, 2020
Type: News

PLT Canada is looking to support five youth living in Ontario to attend the Forests Ontario Annual Conference from February 13-14 in Alliston, Ontario. The scholarship will be an all-expenses paid opportunity for enthusiastic youth aged 18-30 who are interested in a career in forestry. Don’t miss this chance to network, meet future colleagues and employers, and gain valuable knowledge from experts in the field! Deadline to apply: January 29, 2020 APPLY NOW!  Good luck and may the forest be with you!

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Kego Wigwas – Gull Bay First Nation

March 29, 2022
Type: Other

Kego Wigwas Gull Bay First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Computer Science Kego enjoyed meeting new people and learning more about them during his Green Job experience in 2021. He spent his days planting trees and completing training. He plans to attend university to pursue a career in computer science. Kego’s advice to youth is to β€œreach out for help if you are having trouble.”

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Max Kakekagumick – Eabametoong First Nation

June 20, 2022
Type: Other

Max Kakekagumick Eabametoong First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Forestry Max managed chores, followed camp safety rules, and fostered respect in the workplace at the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021. His favourite part of his Green Job was meeting new people and being out in the wilderness. In 2021, he planned to complete a forestry program to pursue a career in the forest and conservation sector. His advice for other youth is to β€œPush yourself! Get…

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Amarah Jacob – Webequie First Nation

June 20, 2022
Type: Other

Amarah Jacob Webequie First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Arborist, Ranger, or Gardener A typical day in Amarah’s Green Job in 2021 included maintenance, camp duties, and tree planting, but she enjoyed being outdoors, meeting new people, and taking in the scenery the most. In 2021, she was planning to finish high school, take a gap year, and then attend post-secondary education. Amarah aspires to be an arborist, a ranger, or a gardener. Amarah shared the following…

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