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March 5, 2018
For immediate
release: NOTE application deadline Friday, April 14, 2018
Photos
included
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS GAIN CAREER INSIGHT AT TREES FOR TOMORROW NATURAL RESOURCE
CAREERS WORKSHOP
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. – Trees For Tomorrow, an
accredited natural resources specialty school in Eagle River, Wisconsin
is accepting applications from high school students interested in
attending a week-long Natural Resources Careers Workshop this summer.
The 2018 workshop, set for June 17-22, at the
Trees For Tomorrow’s campus, will introduce students to foresters,
fisheries and wildlife biologists, water resource specialists,
conservation wardens, recreation land managers, and other natural
resources professionals.
This workshop is a cooperative effort between
Trees For Tomorrow, natural resource agencies, and corporate
sponsorship from Weyerhaeuser, Domtar, Cellcom, and the Wisconsin
County Forests Association. Scholarship donations from these partners
make it possible for us to offer this program for only $200/student,
and includes five days of valuable instruction, lodging and 15 homemade
meals. Financial assistance may be available for students whose family
has a demonstrated need. Participation is limited to 30, and students
must complete the application materials and be recommended for the
program by a teacher or school counselor to be accepted. Applications
are due to Trees For Tomorrow by April 14th.
“We want to make this opportunity affordable
for all high school students. The experience helps to point the next
generation toward careers managing our valuable natural resources,”
said Vern Gentele, the coordinator of the workshop.
“Thanks to our corporate partners, we can
provide this program for a minimal fee, and provide additional
assistance to those who may need extra help in participating in this
life-changing experience,” Gentele said.
“This program helps students quickly gauge
what interests them, what the various occupations require for education
or training, what they pay, and what today's job market is like,” added
Gentele.
Trees For Tomorrow has sponsored the Natural
Resources Careers Workshop for more than 50 years. Sophomores,
juniors and graduating seniors are eligible to attend.
Information and application materials are
available under the Programs tab at TreesForTomorrow.com. Information
may also be obtained by calling Vern Gentele at 715-479-6456.
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Students gain a better understanding while
working directly with natural resource specialists in the field.
Students experience real-life field work
including developing applicable outdoor skills.
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