Landscape pros found their calling in high school |
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017 07:00 AM |
Many started in high school Some were doing industry work as early as middle school and others got started in early college years. “I was mow-ing lawns since I was 10 years old,” said one. Said another, “When I was 12, I began delivering newspapers. But a number of my customers asked me to mow their lawns and shovel snow. I performed the services for a few of my best customers and made 5-6 times what I was making on the paper route.” Some found a career on the links They enjoy the variety of opportunities The take away? This 58% statistic is particularly relevant now that the industry is working hard to build a career pathway to recruit high school students. This stat reminds us that high school years are pivotal and present opportunities for pros to share their own stories and involve young people in what they do. This story appeared as part of the article "How Did Colorado Landscape Pros Get Here?" in the January/February 2017 issue of Colorado Green. ALCC members can access this issue and more in the Colorado Green online archives. Read more in this issue of Colorado Green NOW: |