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  • A participant in a Registered Apprenticeship Program arborist training at Openlands, based in Chicago.
    November 7, 2024

    Registered Apprenticeship: The Future of Workforce Development in the Tree Care Industry

    By KATIE FLEMING

    Department of Labor (DOL)-approved Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are not a new concept. Many industries that are considered “skilled trades” utilize RAPs as a tool for a better-trained and professionalized workforce. A participant in a Registered Apprenticeship Program arborist [...]

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  • The Future of Workforce Development in the Tree Care Industry
    October 28, 2024

    Registered Apprenticeship: The Future of Workforce Development in the Tree Care Industry

    By KATIE FLEMING

    There are many reasons why Registered Apprenticeship can benefit the tree care industry. From helping solve labor issues to improving diversity and retention to monetary benefits, RAPs can positively impact the industry’s workforce and a business’s bottom line. The [...]

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