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Project Learning Tree Canada Elevates Ontario’s Forest Sector With Green Jobs Series
The future of our forest sector depends on a skilled workforce, so it is more important than ever to keep forestry top of mind for young people. PLT Canada, with the support from the Ontario Skills Development Fund, hosted exciting events and programming to help over 200 young people interested in Ontario’s forest sector access meaningful opportunities to learn about jobs in forestry and conservation. Green Jobs Grow in Ontario: PLT Canada Virtual Career Fair One highlight was the Green Jobs…
I turned my passion into a green career. Now I help others do the same!
By Madhuri Jani, Senior Coordinator, Green Jobs with PLT Canada As a little girl growing up in India, I was always keen to learn about the environment and was fascinated by the interconnected natural world we share. Today, I’m channeling my passion for nature into connecting employers and youth through green careers. Overcoming barriers My academic career took me from India to Dubai and finally to Canada, where I earned my Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University…
Growing a resilient and diverse workforce: PLT Canada’s 2023 Annual Report
We are thrilled to release our 2023 Annual Report—it was another busy year for Project Learning Tree Canada! We continued our work to provide a lifetime of learning through environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways. Since 2018, PLT Canada has supported over 7,600 Green Jobs, providing 50% of placements to women and 15% of our placements to Indigenous youth. We have also placed 1,900 young adults facing one or more barriers to employment, such as youth self-identifying as…
Project Learning Tree Canada Celebrates Investment in Future Forest and Conservation Leaders
Ottawa, ON — The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, have announced $7.54 million in funding over two years to employ youth in natural and cultural heritage conservation with partner organizations. The Government of Canada has provided this funding to Parks Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) to employ youth in the conservation and enjoyment of natural…
Max Kakekagumick – Eabametoong First Nation
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 “Push yourself! Get…
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