The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) advocates, trains and supports the success of landscape companies and professionals. ALCC offers organization-based membership for landscape companies, suppliers, and municipality/affiliate organizations as well as individual membership types for students and retired professionals. Learn more about the benefits of membership. To join ALCC, simply complete the online form or contact Tammy DiFalco for additional information.
ALCC helps elevate the landscape industry and is committed to being better by nature:
Better resources for business owners.Whether it’s information on our job board, or education, you can find valuable tools to help you build a better business.
ALCC has positioned itself as a resource for policymakers.Advocacy efforts in water conservation, H-2B visa programs, and liability issues are just a few of the areas in which your trade association has become a go-to source of data and information when creating laws, regulations, and public policy that impact our industry.
Sustainable Landscape Management training.To participate in the Sustainable Landscape Management training courses and to become an SLM certificate holder, you must be an ALCC member.
Looking for your next career move? Landscaping is a great option!
Despite unprecedented unemployment as a result of the pandemic, landscape companies continued to operate as essential businesses, and many are busier than ever. That means that many ALCC member companies across Colorado are hiring now, and that means good opportunities for many displaced workers. For some positions, experience is not needed. Employers will help you learn new skills and begin a new career path with opportunities for advancement.
Landscape companies are here to stay
As the pandemic and related stay-at-home orders forced the shutdown of most businesses, landscape crews were able to continue work. The ability to work outdoors allows them to continue delivering services that do more than just look great. Landscapes contribute to the health and safety of our communities, especially those who use our outdoor spaces. Maintaining those outdoor spaces supports a way of life that is uniquely Colorado and is what attracts so many to our state.
Earlier this year, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) introduced the new test format for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician (LICT) – Exterior. The test format changed from written and hands-on tests, delivered by state associations, to a centralized online test. The online exam allows for more people across the country to access the test.
Previously, only 15 states, including Colorado, were able to offer the test due to the resources needed to be able to stage the hands-on test event. The online test evaluates the same skills as the previous written and hands-on tests did. Landscape Technician Training Manuals, available through ALCC, are still the recommended study material. As with the previous exam format, landscape professionals will choose a module to test in and enroll in the program.
