Women in Tree Care and DEI Are Part of the Fabric of TCIA
A grassroots event took place at TCI EXPO ’17 in Baltimore, Maryland. Led by TCIA members, a group of women and others came together in a way that wasn’t as prevalent then as it is now, and the first TCIA Women in Tree Care Forum came to life. The speakers and roundtable facilitators engaged participants, […]
Building a Solid Arboriculture Foundation at Bristol Aggie
I own a successful tree company near the north end of Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts. My interest in Bristol County Agricultural High School peaked with the arrival of one of their graduates at our company. James Sharp started with our company immediately following his graduation from high school. We were all amazed/impressed with his […]
A Tech-School Student’s Experience in Career Discovery
Technical-education schools, such as Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in Essex, Massachusetts, are training students with the skills needed to open doors into a career in arboriculture. I am one of these students. Essex Tech features 24 courses, or “shops,” that are available to select during a student’s freshmen year. These include everything […]
Producing Utility Arborists: Changing the Industry, Changing Lives
“Before this class, I was a drug addict with nothing; a rough past, nothing in my future, no direction. This gave me something that’s positive. I’m undeniably grateful for everything,” says Terissa, a convicted felon. Terissa, who did not want to use her last name, was talking about the Utility Arborist Program at Alpena Community […]