Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County is now recruiting interested students for the 2024 Landscape Technicians Training Program (LTTP). Now in its 30th year, the LTTP has successfully trained hundreds of Rochester area residents to pursue rewarding careers in all aspects of landscaping. With more than 60 instructors from the landscaping industry, the LTTP offers not only an excellent knowledge base for students, but also daily opportunities to network with industry professionals and employers.
Classes include topics such as plant and soil science, integrated pest management, landscape design, hardscaping, tree service, and entrepreneurship. All participants receive their OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification, as well as the Basic Horticulture Certification through Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Classes are held daily Monday through Friday, March 4 through April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Lower Level of Olmstead Lodge, 170 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester. In addition to classroom instruction and networking, participants will visit commercial garden centers, greenhouses, sports fields, and parks, as well as engage in hands-on training in the field.
Tuition is $1,000 for the full six week program, though a variety of scholarship opportunities are available. For more information contact Michael Kincaid at mgk72@cornell.edu or 585-753-2574.
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