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Filter by: Sort by:	Struggles & Successes: Landing a Green Job as a newcomer to Canada July 22, 2021 Type: News By Shuya Huang Canada plans to welcome over 300,000 new immigrants every year. But in 2020, about 13.5% of Canadian newcomers (people who have been in Canada for less than five years) were unemployed. And this number doesn’t capture the many newcomers who are underemployed (not working enough hours or doing work that maximizes their skills). Moving to Canada comes with many potential challenges: credentials not being recognized, lack of Canadian work experience, lack of a network and support system,… READ MORE Green Jobs March 28, 2018 Type: Page REGISTER AS A JOB SEEKER Since 2018, we have placed youth in over 7,600 Green Jobs and have supported over 420 employers with wage matching. We are committed to supporting youth across Canada on their green career pathways, including those in rural, Indigenous, and urban communities and others who may face additional barriers to employment. We help place youth aged 15-30 in forest, conservation and parks sector jobs across Canada, in fields like: Ecosystem and wildlife management Recreation and interpretation… READ MORE PLT Canada receives $7.8 million to place 1,200 more youth into safe, Green Jobs during COVID-19 September 30, 2020 Type: News On September 11, the government of Canada announced that Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) has been awarded $7.8 million under Employment and Social Development (ESDC)’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) to place youth across Canada into an additional 1,200 Green Jobs by March 31, 2021. Thanks to ESDC funding, and our network of over 200 employers across Canada, we have already placed youth in over 3,000 high-quality work experiences since 2018 in the forest and conservation sector, including… READ MORE Back to School, Back to Nature with 20% off PLT Canada’s New K-8 Activity Guide! August 22, 2023 Type: News It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Back to School! Ahhhhhh…the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the crispness of notebooks, the excitement of learning new things. This school year, keep the energy and excitement for learning high with some fun ways to engage learners. Plus, save on PLT Canada resources (including our brand-new Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide) with our fantastic back-to-school sale! See details below. 7 Ways to Engage Students Take learning outside. Being outdoors provides so… READ MORE Check out these free Green Jobs events and networking opportunities! April 30, 2021 Type: News These free virtual Green Jobs events hosted by Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the North American Invasive Species Forum will help you build your skills, knowledge, and network! Go to: PLT Canada’s “Starting Off Strong in Your New Green Job” Online Talk The 2021 Virtual SFI Annual Conference The 2021 North American Invasive Species Forum May 6, 2021: PLT Canada’s “Starting Off Strong in Your New Green Job” Online Talk Starting a new job… READ MORE Page 7 of 82 << First 5 6 7 8 9 >Last >