First Cohorts of the Arborist Apprenticeship Program graduate to Journeyworkers A partnership started in 2017 between the Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership and Front Range Community College has resulted in the first graduating Arborist Journeyworkers from the program. On Wednesday, April 6th, four students will reach Journeyworker status after 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning and over
Read MoreWe work with tree care professionals around the state to ensure a high-quality arborist apprenticeship program. We’re constantly finding new ways and opportunities to connect interested parties with professional arborists to bring about competent training and diversify the field. This arborist apprenticeship program requires hands-on experience in the field, but also classroom study through Front Range
Read MoreThe Tree Care Industry Association has been working with the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship for three years now and as of May 2023, is now recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador.
Read MoreThanks for those who attended this information session highlighting the Arborist Pre-apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs in Colorado. We were able to hear from green industry professionals about this rewarding career and how tree care shops and municipalities can use Apprenticeships to help with their workforce needs. Resources from the Information Session: Video Recording of session Outside
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Tree Care Career & Apprenticeship Information Session September 20, 2022 3:30-5:00pm Front Range Community College, Rocky Mountain Room (enter through Rotunda) Employers, Job Seekers, Career Explorers, Educators, and Workforce Centers are welcome to join! FREE event, pre-registration is requested Learn about the Arborist Pre-apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs Job Seekers can hear from green industry professionals about
Read MoreColorado Tree Care Sector Partnership Josh Morin spoke to Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy of the Discovering Forestry podcast and talked about the Arborist Apprenticeship Program in Colorado. Listen to the podcast here
Read MoreJosh Morin, the Chair of the Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership Leadership Team has been featured on the TCIA Podcast and speaks on “Our Relationship to the Industry”. Listen to the podcast here
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The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Magazine featured the Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership in their May 2020 issue. This national publication arrived in industry members’ mailboxes across the country today, highlighting the new apprenticeship program which launched in December 2019 and the work of the Partnership to build and sustain this critical program. You can
Read MoreWith winter upon us and the beginning of a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect back on 2019, the challenges we faced and how we met them. Which leads us to look forward at what new things 2020 will bring. Some Tree Care operations experienced unforseen growth this year. Others embraced the fullness of
Read MoreThe tree care season is in full swing. Many of us can barely find time to catch our breath let alone find time to sit down to read an entire article without our eyes feeling heavy and falling asleep. So in the spirit of brevity I am going to make this direct as possible. If you
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