The following is an announcement originally posted on https://greenshieldcertified.org/california-urban-ipm-apprenticeship/:
"Green Shield Certified (GSC) and the University of California statewide IPM program (UC IPM) invite structural and landscape pest management professionals to apply for a two-year Urban IPM Apprenticeship. California professionals who participate in this apprenticeship will develop the required skills to evaluate, improve, and implement outdoor and/or indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs and practices across three target regions in California (Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco Bay area).
Professionals who participate in the apprenticeship will receive the following resources, recognition, and support:
- Access to 12 educational webinars between June 2024 and April 2025 that feature notable IPM guest speakers including Dr. Andrew Sutherland, Karey Windbiel-Rojas and Dr. Bobby Corrigan. Please see the webinar schedule below.
- Opportunity to shadow GSC’s founder, Dr. Thomas Green, during an on-site IPM evaluation for a local facility, structural or landscape management service provider.
- Complimentary registration and lodging to attend the IPM Symposium in San Diego from March 3-6, 2025. During the symposium, the apprenticeship program team will host a one-day workshop for apprentices and other IPM Symposium attendees.
- Funding and technical support from GSC staff to conduct one structural or landscape IPM evaluation of a California pest service provider, facility or landscape.
- A certificate from GSC and UC IPM recognizing completion of program.
- Up to 20 hours of continuing education from both the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and CA Structural Pest Control Board.
Who should apply: Pest, building and grounds-management professionals interested in providing or expanding their IPM consulting or management skills.
How to apply: Please go to the application form at https://bit.ly/CAUrbanIPMapp. The application deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024.
Want to learn more? Please attend our informational webinar on April 24, 2024. Register at bit.ly/CAUrbanIPM24"
