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Tree Care Career & Apprenticeship

Information Session

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

3:30-5:00 PM

Front Range Community College, Rocky Mountain Room

WELCOME

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WELCOME

https://coloradotreecare.cosectors.com/

COTreeCarePartnership@gmail.com

  • The Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership brings together private tree care companies, municipalities, suppliers, and educators to strengthen the industry and increase the safety and quality of tree care throughout Colorado.
  • Our focus is on Apprenticeship, Connection, and Professionalism.
  • Monthly Meetings virtually – join us!

Outside Careers Video

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  • MADELEINE HOOKER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
  • SEP. 20 2022

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TREEFORCE:

AN URBAN FORESTRY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

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    • 8-week career exploration pre-apprenticeship in arboriculture/urban forestry (incl hourly stipend)
    • Hands-on, classroom, and on-the-job learning
    • Field training in Denver’s low canopy neighborhoods – local impact
    • Connection to employers
    • Industry-informed skills training
    • Great people doing great work outdoors
  • Providing a pathway to meaningful work in a growing field

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  • Body Mechanics
  • Lifting Techniques
  • Routine
  • Mental and Physical Benefits
  • Healthy Eating and Meal Planning
  • Integrated Fitness Program

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Personal Growth and Teambuilding

  • Myers-Briggs Personality Test
  • High and Low Ropes Course
  • Weekly classes on workplace readiness
  • Mid-program Evaluation and pay bump
  • End of program celebration

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  • Print and Television Media Exposure

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Trees stewarded

(pruning & health assessments)

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Trees planted

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  • $51,000 Lifetime Benefits

working with communities to plant trees & improve parks for a healthy, resilient future

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  • Over 200 Hours of Training
  •  Certifications: ​
    • First Aid / CPR
    • OSHA-10
    • TCIA Introduction to Arboriculture Safety

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    • Altitude Arborist 
    • Davey Tree Expert Company
    • SavATree
    • Taddiken Tree Company 
    • DLC Arbor Services 
    • Brinkmanre Nursery 
    • Front Range Crossfit
    • City of Westminster
    • City of Lakewood
    • City of Denver Parks and Recreation –
    • Forestry Operations and Inspections 
    • Colorado State University 

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  • Program Partners Cohort 1

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    • Safety
      • Call & Response in the drop zone 
      • ANSI Z133 Safety Standards
    • Tree identification
    • Tree biology 
    • Tree pruning techniques & tools 
    • Tree health assessments & common tree health problems in Denver  
    • Tree climbing techniques 
      • Ropes & Knots Full Day Workshop (specific to tree climbing)
    • Tree planting techniques 
    • Seedling nursery operations 
  • Program Details: Acquired Skill & Learning
    • Specialized skills
      • Rigging techniques
      • Bucket truck operations
      • Chipper operations 
      • Irrigation methods 
    • Professional communication with clients 
    • Working as a team - communication, leadership skills, conflict resolution 
    • Fitness & health  
    • ISA certification-based training and knowledge 
    • Tree crew member roles and responsibilities 

And more!

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  • How to get involved!

Next cohort estimated Spring 2023

Please reach out to me for any interest in participating or partnership:

Madeleine Hooker, Workforce Development Manager

    • Madeleine@TheParkPeople.org
    • Office: 303.722.6262
    • Cell: 360.739.6768

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Arborist Apprenticeship

https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/academic-programs/colorado-arborist-apprenticeship-program

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Workforce Services

  • How to Register Your Arborist Apprenticeship Program
  • Scholarships and Eligibility

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Kat Plaza, Apprenticeship Consultant�kplaza@arapahoegov.com �

Link to Kat’s Handouts

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How to Register your� Arborist Apprenticeship Program

  • Connect with Apprenticeship Consultant
    • Kat Plaza kplaza@arapahoegov.com
  • Complete Apprenticeship Development Form
  • Review and Modify Work Process adapted from TCIA National Guidelines
  • Apprenticeship Consultant works with you to submit the completed information to CDLE and USDOL

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Link to Kat’s Handouts

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Scholarships and Eligibility

  • Scholarships from $640 to $3200 may be available and can be used to cover related instruction (tuition, books and fees) and/or supportive services expenses (such as tool, uniforms, transportation, etc.) while funding lasts.
  • Scholarships are administered through local workforce offices and are awarded based on the eligibility of each, individual apprentice
    • Apprentices may want to connect with workforce before being entered into RAPIDS for the best opportunity for funding
  • Handout – Scholarship Guidance

Link to Kat’s Handouts

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Apprenticeship Panel

  • SavATree – Employer and Apprentice
  • City of Aurora – Employer and Apprentice
  • Ryan Bartlett – Arborist Apprenticeship Instructor

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Front Range Community College Horticulture and Landscape Technologies program has campus locations in Westminster and Ft Collins (Larimer campus).

Thinking about earning a bachelor’s degree from CSU? Do you want to save $$ by starting at FRCC and still earn the degree from CSU?

Two year degree offered by FRCC that transfers to CSU:

    • Associate of Science Degree in Horticulture Business which transfers you to CSU as a junior (60 credits)

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Degrees and certificates offered by FRCC in Horticulture:

    • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Horticulture (can be earned in 2 years as a full-time student, 60 credits)
    • Certificates available:

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Classes at FRCC can be hands-on (floral/irrigation) to lecture-based or online. We follow the Best Management Practices from GreenCO and NALP’s degree standards. Our website: www.frontrange.edu/HLT

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Program contact at the Larimer (Ft Collins) campus: Molly.Kennedy@frontrange.edu (970) 204-8306

Program contacts at the Westminster campus: Dan.Bacheler@frontrange.edu (303) 404-5514

    • 2019-2020 cost per credit CSU - $693.92
      • 60 credits at CSU = $41,635
    • 2022-2023 cost per credit at FRCC - $222.06
      • 60 credits at FRCC = $13,323

Horticulture and Landscape Technologies Program Information

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      • Horticulture – 18 credits (2 semesters)
      • Floral Design – 18 credits (2 semesters, Larimer campus only)
      • Irrigation Technician – 6 credits (varies)
      • Landscape Design – 18 credits (3 semesters, Westminster campus only)

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      • Landscape Maintenance Technician – 18 credits (2 semesters)
      • Greenhouse and Garden Center Management – 17 credits (2 semesters)

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Round Table Questions

Have additional questions? Our presenters will be at a table and can answer them

  • SavATree
  • City of Aurora
  • Front Range Community College
  • The Park People
  • Kat Plaza

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Thank you!

We appreciate you coming today! As we wrap up there are a few offerings still available:

  • Front Range greenhouse tour
  • Visit bucket truck and chipper outside
  • Continue networking