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PLT Canada – Supporting your green career pathway
Oct. 28, 2021, 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm ET The “PLT Canada – Supporting your green career pathway” Webinar went over PLT Canada programs, resources, and Green Jobs. Participants discovered how they could gain essential skills to access and sustain employment in the forest and conservation sector with Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada). During this 60-minute webinar, we covered PLT Canada programs and opportunities, such as webinars, courses, green career exploration, mentorship, and our Green Jobs program. We also…
Forest Smart: PLT Canada’s Forest Literacy Framework
Sept. 24, 2021, 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm ET Forest Smart: PLT Canada’s Forest Literacy Framework Danika Strecko, PLT Canada’s Senior Manager of Education, presented on the new Forest Literacy Framework. The Forest Literacy Framework charts a pathway for those who educate young people (in formal or informal settings), create education policy or curricula, or advocate for forests. During the session, participants explored three ways to engage young learners in the free bilingual resource: By engaging questions By age and…
Better Choices for the Planet: 2021 virtual SFI Annual Conference
May 12–14, 2021, 11:00 am— 4:00 pm EDT The Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI) annual conference is a chance to listen to forest sector experts about topics ranging from urban forestry, to building diverse and resilient workforces, to conservation and climate change. PLT Canada offered free registration (a $150 value!) to young people aged 15–30! The three-day conference hosted sessions focused on forest solutions to many of the most important sustainability challenges we face in the sector and in our communities.…
Starting Off Strong in Your New Green Job
May 06, 2021, 3:00 pm — 4:00 pm EST Youth joined the “Starting Off Strong in Your New Green Job” Online Talk to network, build skills, and gain knowledge. Starting a new job can be exciting, but also a little intimidating! You can influence how your employer and coworkers perceive you in the first couple of weeks and months. But how can you best display your skills and ace the trial period? During the webinar, participants learned about tips and…
“Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair
We held the “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair for over 500 attendees in March 2021! The forest, conservation, and parks sectors are exciting and growing fields. Plus, as one third of the forest workforce is set to retire by 2030, many new opportunities will soon be opening up. During our “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair, we brainstormed how to build a diverse and resilient Green Jobs workforce of the…
