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ARE YOU READY

TO LEARN ABOUT TREES

& HOW TO CARE FOR THEM 

It's time for an exciting opportunity!  Apply for an incredible new program that will expand your vocational opportunities to the world of arboriculture right in your hometown.  We are offering this program on the Cocopah Tribe for Cocopah Tribal Members or those that work for the Cocopah Tribe.  

The objective of the program is to train participants to attain skills in arboriculture.  This training is done through instruction and experiential learning.  The curriculum outline includes work readiness skills, hands-on training in tree care and maintenance, as well as instruction in safety, tree identification, tool usage, and more.  



WHY APPLY TO TRAIN WITH US?

  • Paid training
  • Approved training and curriculum
  • Hands-on learning with a career focus
  • More freedom than "traditional" classroom experiences
  • Helpful, certified instructors
  • Access to professionals in the field
  • Support services
  • Career counseling


Get paid an educational stipend of $15 an hour to attend an 2-week pre-employment course in arboriculture.  Class is for 32 hours per week.  Receive safety equipment,  course certificates, and arboriculture education.  


APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

ACCEPTED PARTICIPANTS

  • Must be between the ages of 18-30
  • Be a Cocopah Tribal Member or work for the Cocopah Indian Tribe
  • Commit to a minimum of 2 weeks of training
  • Available for the length of the program
  • Open to new experiences
  • Ability to work outside  
  • Paid an educational stipend for Course participation ($15 per hour/32 hours per week/for 2 weeks)
  • Required to attend and participate in all classes (in classroom, and work sites)
  • Opportunity for additional $200 Course Completion Stipend for 100% participant attendance. 



DATES

December 7-

December 18






"2 months ago I would have never imagined myself going up in a bucket truck, climbing a tree, or using a chainsaw, let alone even picking one up and for that I am very proud of myself for stepping outside of my comfort zone. "

-Emma F. 2023 AAPP graduate



"……during this awesome program I have learned an abundant amount of knowledge about trees and shrubs that I didn’t even know existed. "

-Kyle Vance, 2023 AAPP Graduate-Employed Full-Time





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This program is brought to you by the Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc., United States Department of Agriculture and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's Urban and Community Forestry Program using the American Forests Arboriculture Pre-Employment Framework. 


HAVE QUESTIONS?


CONTACT:

Rebecca Lopez Clemence

Educational Program Administrator

Arizona Community Tree Council

phone: 1-315-335-2108

email: aapp@aztrees.org




Arizona Community Tree Council

70 S. Val Vista Drive, Suite A3-186

Gilbert, AZ 85296

(602) 354-3023

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