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How I Do It: Attracting Promising Candidates with An Apprenticeship Program

How often have you had to pass on a promising job candidate due to their lack of experience? One way Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas, has addressed this common challenge is with their apprenticeship program. Launched in 2021, this program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline that supports the company’s […]

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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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The Legacy and Future of the National Collegiate Landscape Competition

What began in 1977 as a friendly challenge between college programs to see which landscape students had the strongest skills has now evolved into the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which features 55+ colleges and more than 750 students competing in events and networking with industry professionals. At this first event, nearly 200 individuals from five […]

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Beyond the Basics: Fresh Approaches to Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent

If you continually go to the same well for your workforce, eventually this recruiting method will dry up. This is why it’s essential to diversify your talent pipelines. ā€œAs an industry, we have failed to expand our opportunity reach,ā€ says Parke Kallenberg, managing partner with ADVANCE Consulting Group. ā€œWhat I mean by that is – […]

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Are You Attending The Ultimate Talent Pipeline for the Landscape Industry?

The National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, is a vital recruitment and networking event in the landscape industry. Not only does it serve as an opportunity to connect with students who have a passion for the landscape industry, but it can also re-energize your team that attends. If you’ve never […]

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