The Forestry Youth Education Initiative is a partnership among Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), University of Alberta (Forestry Department), NAIT (Forestry Department), and CAREERS: The Next Generation. 

 

The Forestry Youth Education Initiative is a six-week internship program for high school students and forestry employers in Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Level, and La Crete. It was created in response to the challenges related to attraction and retention of qualified professionals in the forest industry in Alberta.  The program's intent is to increase awareness among high school youth of career opportunities in the forestry sector. 

 

Starting in Grade 10, students can earn high school credits, receive safety training through a fun summer camp and gain entry into the forestry industry while being paid!

 

Dates to Remember:

 

April 15 - Applications should be handed in to school coordinator (For an Application, Click Here)

 

April 30  - Parent Information Night for 1st year students

 

May 15 - Student Interviews with employer

 

July 2 - 7 - Summer Forestry Camp (For more information, Click Here)

 

July 9  - Worksite Orientation

 

July 9 - August 24 - Internship Assignments at Workplace