What is NOT true about working at Tree Trust?
You earn money for working and going to school
You earn industry recognized credentials
You get one year of job coaching after your year of training
You get free lunches every Monday
What are the two trades you learn at Tree Trust?
Carpentry and Tree Care
Will you be working outside in winter?
Yes; bundle up and dress in layers!
What is NOT an example of something you might do at Tree Trust?
Installing windows and hanging drywall
Cutting and pulling buckthorn
Clearing tree branches from power lines
Measuring and cutting
Why are industry recognized certificates important?
They get you a free meal at Pizza Hut
They make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside
They show potential employers you have mastered a skill
They automatically get you a job
Why is Tree Trust's long term support important? What will Tree Trust do for you once your year of training is finished?
Tree Trust will help you with school applications, financial aid, building your resume, fees towards earning your license, etc.
Tree Trust's main office is in...
St. Paul
Roseville
Duluth
Minneapolis
If you work at Tree Trust, how will you get to the office from school and back?
You will have to walk or take the bus
Your parent or guardian will have to drive you
We give you money to take an Uber each day
You will be picked up in a Tree Trust van
If you work at Tree Trust, you will be expected to do all of these EXCEPT:
Show up on time
Work hard and be willing to try new things
Know the names of tools and how to use them before you start
Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
Why is it important to listen to your trainer at work?
All of these reasons
You might hurt yourself or somebody else if you don't
You might do a project incorrectly
Your trainer will be able to help if you get frustrated
Why is teamwork important on the job site?
You will need to work with others in order to get a job done safely and correctly
What does it mean to be punctual?
You show up to work on time or a little early
You use appropriate language
You don't wear deodorant
You do something that gets you fired
What is an example of a positive attitude at work?
Tony stomps off when the hole he drilled isnt straight
When told to use safety glasses, Will doesn't wear them
When Keegan tells Matt to caulk, he takes a lunch instead
Emily asks for help when she can't find chainsaw bar oil
Why is it important to communicate on the jobsite?
So others know what you're doing, to make sure everyone is safe, etc.
What should you do if you're working with someone you don't like?
Tell your trainer that person needs to be in another group
Wander off and join another group
Stay in the group and ignore everything they say
Stay in the group but try and work in a separate area
Why does Tree Trust give you yellow shirts to wear?
They were cheap, so we bought a bunch of them
Uniforms make everyone look professional
It makes you, and others, more visible
Bright yellow looks good on you
