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Workforce Development Program: Grow Your Future in Urban Forestry! 🌳🌿
Groundwork Richmond, with support from a CalFire grant, is proud to offer a Workforce Development: Employment Program designed to provide job training for future Urban Foresters. This program employs Richmond residents (ages 18-25) for six months, equipping them with the skills and experience needed to build careers in urban forestry and related fields.
What You’ll Gain:
Paid Training & Certification:
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) – Urban Forestry training
- OSHA Certification – Workplace safety knowledge
- CPR/First Aid Certification – Essential emergency response skills
- Career Readiness – Resume writing & interview preparation
Hands-On Experience:
- Work alongside Groundwork Richmond staff planting and maintaining trees
- Learn urban forestry techniques through real-world projects
- Contribute to greening Richmond and improving local air quality
Benefits:
💰 Earn $18/hour while gaining valuable job skills
👷Work directly with Groundwork Richmond, the designated Urban Forestry Administrators for the City of Richmond
🧑💻Professional Development Support to help you secure a job after completing the program
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact in your community.
📩 Interested? Apply today and start your journey in urban forestry!
If you are interested in participating in the program complete the application below and reach out to the Workforce Coordinator, Sarah Calderon ([email protected])