RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Abstract
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 284
OP 284
DO 10.48044/joa.1987.13.11.284
VO 13
IS 11
YR 1987
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/13/11/284.abstract
AB ABBOTT, RICHARD E. 1987. Company fills need for trained arborists. Arbor Age 7(4): 18-20.Due to the highly competitive, low-bidder environment in which our industry does business, on-the- job training is costly and almost impractical. Many times, employers point out that it is also too risky to invest in a new employee who may or may not prove to be a responsible, dependable worker. We cannot afford and do not need two-or four-year college-trained tree climbers. We don’t need more college students. More colleges teaching arboriculture will not solve the urgent need for trained climbers. ACRT, Inc., Environmental Specialists, headquartered in Kent, OH, is an employee-owned small business that provides green-industry training nationally. Entry-level, upgrade and supervisory training programs are conducted in tree care, line clearing, landscape and pesticides.