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Contact: Sherry MacDonald
Phone: (800) 395-2522
E-mail: sherrymacdonald@landcarenetwork.org

For Immediate Release

PLANET’S STUDENT CAREER DAYS FEATURES INDUSTRY WORKSHOP ON IMPROVING RECRUITING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

HERNDON, Va., February 1, 2008 — In an attempt to help green industry companies maximize recruiting efforts and create successful internship programs, PLANET’s 2008 Student Career Days (SCD) will feature an industry workshop with a panel comprised of industry representatives, student members, and educators. SCD, hosted by North Metro Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia, will be held from March 27–30, 2008. The workshop, held on Thursday, March 27, will be followed by the Career Fair, where companies have an opportunity to use some of the information gleaned in the industry workshop to promote their companies, job openings, and internship programs. They’ll also have the chance to network with and interview candidates from the largest gathering of qualified green industry students. This three-day event draws more than 800 students enrolled in horticultural programs at two- and four-year colleges and universities across the country.

Opportunities still exist for landscape and lawn care companies to purchase booth space, which will include an adjacent interview area, at the Career Fair on Friday, March 28. Registration for a Career Fair booth is separate from all other SCD registration, and booths are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SCD, sponsored by STIHL Inc., also features 26 competitive events designed to mentally and physically challenge students in a variety of areas. Each event has a Lead Sponsor who organizes the event, and multiple Assistant Sponsors and Donors who assist the Lead Sponsor. Openings are still available for Assistant Sponsors and Donors.

For more information about PLANET’s 2008 Student Career Days, booth registration, or competitive event sponsorships, please contact Anna Demoret at (800) 395-2522 or annademoret@landcarenetwork.org. You may also register online at StudentCareerDays.org.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.