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ARE YOU READY TO LEARN ABOUT TREES & HOW TO CARE FOR THEM It's time for an exciting opportunity! Apply for an incredible new program that will expand your vocational opportunities to the world of arboriculture right in your hometown. We are offering this program in Somerton, South of Tucson, Nogales, and Yuma. The objective of the program is to train participants to attain skills in arboriculture. The attained skills will prepare individuals for an apprenticeship or an entry-level position in the arboriculture employment field. This training is done through instruction and experiential learning. The curriculum outline includes work readiness skills, hands-on training in tree care and maintenance, as well as instruction in safety, tree identification, tool usage, and more. |
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WHY APPLY TO TRAIN WITH US? |
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Get paid $15 an hour to attend an 8-week pre-employment course in arboriculture. Class is for 32 hours per week. Receive safety equipment, a computer, course certificates, a $1,000 course completion stipend, and an opportunity to to be placed in an 8-week paid internship. |
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS | ACCEPTED PARTICIPANTS |
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DATES October 20-December 19 PARTNERSHIP The Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC) is offering this program in 4 cities in Arizona, Yuma, Somerton, Nogales, and the South of Tucson. For the cities of Somerton and Yuma, ACTC is working in partnership with Arizona Western College (AWC) Continuing Education to offer this program to participants in Yuma County. AWC has been a program partner in the past and is utilizing all of their knowledge and experience in conjunction with ACTC and AAPP programming. AWC will provide participants enrollment in AWC and will offer CEU's . In addition they will also assist in offering information for further educational opportunities. AWC is a wonderful partner that has a great connection with the community. |
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%20(1).jpg) | "2 months ago I would have never imagined myself going up in a bucket truck, climbing a tree, or using a chainsaw, let alone even picking one up and for that I am very proud of myself for stepping outside of my comfort zone. " -Emma F. 2023 AAPP graduate |
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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AWC is exceptionally unique in that it hosts all three state universities on its main campus for face-to-face classes. These partnerships with Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, and Arizona State University provide seamless transfer pathways to baccalaureate degrees and beyond in a variety of high-demand programs, including secondary education, agriculture, engineering, and administration of justice. This effort is in line with the college’s goal of doubling the rate of baccalaureate degrees earned in Yuma and La Paz counties by 2035. |
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Located in the sunny, southwest corner of the state, Arizona Western College supports Yuma and La Paz communities with over 170 degrees and certificates in a wide range of academic and career and technical programs as well as non-credit courses in professional development, customized training, and personal enrichment areas. With 10+ locations and a service area that spans 10,000 square miles, AWC also boasts a diverse international program with students from over 40 different countries. "……during this awesome program I have learned an abundant amount of knowledge about trees and shrubs that I didn’t even know existed. " -Kyle Vance, 2023 AAPP Graduate-Employed Full-Time |
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This program is brought to you by the Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc., and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's Urban and Community Forestry Program using the American Forests Arboriculture Pre-Employment Framework.
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CONTACT: Rebecca Lopez Clemence Educational Program Administrator Arizona Community Tree Council phone: 1-315-335-2108 email: aapp@aztrees.org |
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