Students
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IS A SPECIAL CATEGORY for those who are studying arboriculture and related fields in a postsecondary setting. Student members receive all of the benefits of professional members at a drastically reduced rate. See our membership form for rates and to sign up. Note that we also offer reduced student pricing for our annual conference.
In 2010, we initiated a new column in the Ontario Arborist magazine called From The Ground Up where we interview current arboriculture students and recent graduates. This is a great way to gain exposure to potential employers and simply to share your thoughts and ideas. In exchange, we provide you with a free one year e-subscription to the magazine. To participate, download the interview questions. Click here for a sample of the column in a previous issue of the Arborist...
Attention high school guidance counselors: Please contact ISAO headquarters if you require any materials or information on the arboriculture industry. We may also be able to coordinate having a certified arborist come in to give a talk.
ONTARIO COLLEGES OFFERING ARBORICULTURAL PROGRAMS
1) Humber College. Contacts: Mark Graves or Melanie Sifton. Phone: 416-675-6622. Program link...
2) Fleming College. Contact: Joe Outram. Phone: 705-324-9144 ext. 3231. Program Link...
3) Lambton College. Phone: 519-541-2403. Program Link...
ONTARIO COLLEGES OFFERING HORTICULTURAL PROGRAMS
1) University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. Contact: Katie Hunter. Phone: 519-674-1500 ext: 63522 Program link...
2) Niagara Parks. Contact: James Smith. Phone: 905-356-8554 ext. 225. Program Link...
3) Kemptville College. Contact: Ms. Claude Smith. Phone: 613-258-8336. Program link...
4) St. Clair College. Contact: John Lein. Phone: 519-972-2727 ext. 4344. Program link...
5) Fanshawe College. Contact: Micheal Pascoe. Phone: 519-452-4430 ext. 4323. Program link...
6) Niagara College. Contact: Don Papple or Wayne Wakal. Phone: 905-641-2252 ext. 4463. Program link...
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. Prep courses for the full arboricultural program, typically free and less than 40 weeks in duration. A great way to get a feel for the industry and sometimes for employers to receive wage compensation.
1) The Career Foundation. Contact: Courtney McCann. Phone: 416-642-2406, ext. 226. Program link... Note that this project had pilot funding for 2012 (Oct. 15 to June 21, 2013) and we're not sure if it will run again. It is run in collaboration with Humber College.
Our mission is to enhance and promote the care and benefit of trees for present and future generations in Ontario through education, research and awareness.
