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50 Years Running: How NCLC Plays a Pivotal Role in Industry Careers

Next week, hundreds of students from across the country will use their spring break to travel and compete in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, which has served as a career catalyst for many now in the industry. Ā  Often, students first hear about NCLC and […]

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Strengthening the Workforce: How The NALP Foundation Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Landscape Professionals

If you’re looking for a way to pay it forward to the next generation of landscape professionals, there is no better way than supporting the NALP Foundation. The NALP Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the landscape industry through education, scholarships, and research for the benefit of the nation’s green spaces. Paul Fraynd, president of the […]

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The Gold Standard for Landscape Education: How NALP Accreditation Shapes Future Professionals

Did you know that the NALP Accredited Degree program is the only nationally recognized endorsement offered to colleges with landscape/horticulture curricula that meet or exceed industry standards for a model curriculum? This accreditation ensures a level of quality in education, verifies that a program meets established industry standards, and that students are well-prepared for their […]

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Paying It Forward: How the NALP Foundation Cultivates the Future of the Industry

During the giving season, there are numerous worthwhile causes to donate to, including the NALP Foundation, which plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the landscape workforce through several key initiatives. ā€œEvery donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact,ā€ says Joe Ketter, president of the NALP Foundation board. ā€œSmall donations when […]

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Smarter, Faster: Exploring AI and Automation in The Industry

AI and automation can be indispensable tools for lawn and landscape companies looking to do more with fewer people. While they can seem like daunting concepts to integrate into operations, many companies in the landscape industry are already reaping the benefits of being early adopters. Where AI and Automation Excel When considering where your business […]

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NALP Foundation Lays the Groundwork for Industry Careers at SkillsUSA

2024 marks the NALP Foundation’s third year attending the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta as the industry pushes to bring a national landscape competition at the high school level. SkillsUSA serves as a workforce development organization representing 130 in-demand occupational areas, from plumbing and carpentry to architectural drafting and heavy equipment operation. […]

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How I Do It: Environmental Enhancements Plants Seeds with The Next Generation

The future of the industry is high schoolers and Carmen Kesteven, HR manager for Environmental Enhancements, Inc., based in Sterling, Virginia, has made it her mission to educate them on the landscape industry. ā€œIf we don’t educate them, if you don’t let them know that the current opportunities that we have in the landscape industry, […]

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Industry Professionals Inspired by Students’ Passion at NCLC Career Fair

As soon as the doors opened, students dashed into to secure their seats for the opening ceremony of the Ā 48th National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, on March 14. This year’s NCLC is hosted by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Dr. Michal Stark, associate dean of the College […]

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Where Exhibitors See the Future of the Landscape Industry

The future isn’t set in stone, but it is something that many ELEVATE exhibitors think about and prepare for. Knowing where the industry and consumer demand are trending can help you set your lawn or landscape company up for better success. If you want to see the cutting edge when it comes to technology, robotics, […]

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Reach Students About Landscape Careers Through Pathful Connect

Depending on where you’re located, students are either already back in school or preparing to start a new school year. As school gets underway, it’s also a prime time to take advantage of Pathful Connect (previously NEPRIS), which allows industry professionals to share their skills with students virtually and nationwide. ā€œIt’s all about our future […]

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