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Contact: Heather Finney
Phone: (703) 736-9666
E-Mail: Heather Finney

For Immediate Release

NEW COMPETITIVE EVENT DEBUTS AT 2009 PLANET STUDENT CAREER DAYS

HERNDON, Va., February 2, 2009 — The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) plans to debut a trial competitive event, compact excavator operation, at the 2009 Student Career Days (SCD), hosted by Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California, March 26–29. This three-day event draws students enrolled in horticultural programs at two- and four-year colleges and universities across the country. Event sponsors include, STHIL Inc. at the Platinum level; Ariens/Gravely at the Gold level; Caterpillar, JOHN DEERE, and Ryan Turf Renovation Equipment at the Silver level; and BRICKMAN, Husqvarna, Pavestone Company, and The Toro Company at the Bronze level.

SCD features 26 competitive events designed to mentally and physically challenge students through simulated real-world tasks in a variety of areas, from business management, exterior landscape design, and irrigation design and troubleshooting to paver installation, truck & trailer operation, and much more. In the compact excavator operation trial event, students will not only be required to demonstrate their ability to handle a compact excavator, but will also be given a written test covering safety, maintenance, operation, and key machine characteristic. To prepare for this competitive event, students can arrange to visit their local JOHN DEERE dealer by sending an e-mail to Natalie Whitehead.

SCD also features a Career Fair, where students and companies get to learn about each other. Companies actually conduct on-site interviews for internships and job openings at their booths, and students have an opportunity to be hired, on the spot. Students also have several opportunities to network with industry members and with students from other schools.

For more information about PLANET’s 2009 Student Career Days, booth registration, or competitive event sponsorships, please contact Anna Walraven at (800) 395-2522. 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 4,000 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.