The cohort will include:- Virtual evening sessions
- In-person field days across San Diego County
- Workforce shadowing opportunities
- Sponsored industry event/conference access
- Certificate of Completion
- Paid stipend opportunities for eligible participants ($18/hr)
Minimum Program Requirements:- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must reside in San Diego County
- Must have reliable transportation for field modules
- Ability to participate in conversational English*
- Must be willing to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must have a valid government-issued ID
- Access to internet for virtual modules
Stipend Eligibility:To be eligible for the paid stipend, applicants must reside within the Priority Population zones identified by
CCIPP Mapping Tool (colored areas).
- Students ineligible for stipend are still highly encouraged to participate in Treejectory+ for the valuable training, experience, and career exposure opportunities offered through the program.
- Stipend eligibility is reviewed separately for each cohort and funding source.
- Previous participation or exceptions do not automatically carry over into future cohorts.
Attendance & Participation:Treejectory+ is designed to be
flexible and accessible for working students and emerging professionals while still maintaining active participation and engagement expectations. Participants may miss a limited number of modules while remaining eligible for graduation and stipend.
Some field modules may involve:- Carpooling or transportation coordination
- Rotating field groups
- Limited-capacity activities
- Outdoor physical activity
Additional Program Notes:- Space is limited and applications are reviewed competitively. Accepted applicants must confirm participation in writing after receiving their acceptance email.
- Participants should expect to dedicate approximately 6-8 hours per week to the program.
- Participants are expected to communicate proactively, remain engaged, and attend sessions consistently.
- While instruction is conducted in English, Treejectory+ provides Spanish transcripts and translated course materials whenever possible.
- Lack of internet access should not discourage you from applying. Contact us for available support resources.
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
If you are unsure about stipend eligibility, transportation, scheduling conflicts, or attendance expectations, we still encourage you to apply or contact our team:
General Questions: treejectory@treesandiego.org
Eligibility, Scheduling & Stipends: Sophia Hernandez - shernandez@treesandiego.org