Early Partnerships- Early Accomplishments: Glendale Forest
Glendale Forest Partners with NSCC to provide Forest Training Program and Student Mentorship Opportunity – Maple Syrup Production
Early partnerships took place between the Glendale Teaching Forest,under the leadership of Melody Rooyakkers, Glendale, and the NSCC Natural Resource program, under the direction of leader Wade Long. In-Forest work experience at the Glendale Forest Operation of Maple Syrup Production provided NSCC student mentorship opportunities offered by management and the production site’s 19 employees. Additional in-class teaching opportunities were provided by Industry experts from Glendale Forest sharing knowledge on the topic of Maple Syrup Production with students following their in- field learning experience. Many of the graduated students gained their first employment opportunity from this mentorship program in Glendale at the commercial Maple Syrup Operation.