Urban Forestry Workforce Development Program

Treejectory+ offers a paid education and workforce development program serving DAC and low-income communities through urban-forestry focused education, training, and job placement. Treejectory+ is unique in that it provides hands-on, guided experience for up to 40 hours that will lead to viable career opportunities and training in industry best practices from ISA Certified Arborists. This project also includes the planting of 150 trees in DAC communities.

After completion of this program you will gain an in-depth understanding of industry standards for tree care and maintenance, proper planting and watering techniques, GIS mapping software, and career pathways in urban forestry. Not only is this a paid training opportunity, but the development of skills within this program will make participants a stronger applicant in the green workforce. Additionally, upon completion of Treejectory+ you will have access to industry professionals with recruitment potential, and will have already gained reputable references from our ISA Certified Arborists.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old or over
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to use conversational English* 
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be willing to work outdoors/in varying weather conditions
Must have valid government issued ID 
Access to internet**

In order to be eligible for the paid hourly stipend candidates must live within the Priority Population zones identified by CARB (blue or red areas): https://webmaps.arb.ca.gov/prioritypopulations/