Name: |
Laura Mantin |
Position: |
Apprenticing Arborist |
KTC since: |
April 2016 |
Accreditation: |
Humber College Arboriculture Apprencticeship (completed first year 2017) Harold Van Dyke Bursary Award (2017) International Society of Arboriculture Student Ambassador Award (2017) |
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Hobbies/Interests:
reading, hiking, camping, drawing, climbing
About Laura Mantin:
Growing up in the country outside Guelph, Ontario I spent most of my childhood exploring the forest around my house so I've always had an appreciation for trees and the environment. Even through high school I often spent my lunch break climbing trees and could never lose that desire to get up and explore the canopy. When a friend of mine pointed out that I could get paid to do just that, I knew I found the career for me. I left my job at a downtown office and started my career in the arboriculture industry in October 2015. Since then I've been doing my best to learn all that I can about tree care, and Kelly's has supported me so much in that regard. They've taught me many valuable skills and exposed me to do many opportunities I would have never otherwise had. I feel so lucky to work with such an amazing group of talented and knowledgeable arborists. Furthermore I can't even begin to describe how good it feels to work at a job where everyday I can go home feeling a sense of accomplishment and like I've done something positive with my work. Plus I get to work outside every day in our really cool city with so much to see!
