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The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

Workforce development program for returning citizens to build on their fire camp experience once they reenter the workforce

Strategy: Job & Skills Training Job Placement
Industry: Farming & Fishing, Forestry, Public Administration, Real Estate, Recreational, Social Assistance, Utilities,

https://www.forestryfirerp.org/

Project Details

Worker Target: Former Fire Camp Workers and Returning Citizens

Innovation Fund Cycle: Spring 2020

Status: Winner,

Organization Type: Nonprofit Organization,

Stage of Development: Scale,

What We're Asking:

  • How can this program increase intake of participants and be scaled to the state and national level? Can job placement, training, and skills building successfully support long-term career pathways for returning citizens? How can the program explore fee-for-service models and a for-profit entity?

The Urban Association of Forestry and Fire Professionals, Inc.

110 W 6th St #162

Investing in new ideas that ensure all workers are safe, healthy, secure, and have power.