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The Green Ride for Green Jobs is Heading for the Finish Line in St. John’s on Sept. 23September 20, 2019
The grand finale of the Green Ride for Green Jobs will take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland on September 23 at the Terry Fox Mile 0 Site from 10:00 to 12:00 (Newfoundland Time). If you’re in St. John’s, come out and celebrate with us—RSVP: info@pltcanada.org. You can also RSVP to the event on Facebook. Zac Wagman, our “green rider,” is finally crossing the finish line on his wooden bike after his epic cross?Canada journey from Victoria that began in May. Zac has biked over 9,000 km this summer, visiting more than 100 communities and sharing countless stories of youth working in green jobs in the great outdoors. Learn more about the Green Ride for Green Jobs. We are celebrating Zac’s achievement in time for National Forest Week—a celebration of Canada’s forest heritage that raises awareness of this valuable and renewable resource. | RELATED NEWS
PLT Canada announces renewed green jobs funding to support youth across CanadaOttawa, ON – Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is pleased to announce renewed funding for its Green Jobs program, providing support to employers hiring youth aged 15-30 in Canada’s forest and conservation sector. Through continued support from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and key partners, PLT Canada will deliver both short-term job placements and long-term internships, helping young people gain hands-on experience while building pathways into meaningful green careers. Short-Term Green Jobs, supported with funding from Parks Canada, are positions within the forest, parks, and conservation… |
