Arboriculture Program
What is Arboriculture?
Caring for Trees! The ANSI (American National Standards Institute) A300 Tree Care Standard defines arboriculture as the art, science, technology, and business of commercial, public, and utility tree care. This includes planting, pruning, and disease management.
Why Should You Apply?
Gain real skills for long-term employment in a growing industry. Growing the tree canopy in phoenix is important as trees provide shade for people, habitat for wildlife, improve air quality, and conserve water.
10 Weeks
120 Hours
Hands-on Training + Stipend
TREEWORK IS FOR EVERYONE, however our program is intended for adults seeking to participate in the tree care industry. We offer program participants not only expert training from leading industry professionals, but also an educational stipend equivalent to $20 an hour as well as a package of professional-grade tree care equipment.
This 10-week hands-on training program is a significant and strategic investment to accelerate your career advancement in the industry. Cohorts are limited to 10 participants. Interview opportunities will be available for paid industry internships.
Program starts August 18 -October 24, 2025
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Monday - 7 am -10 am​
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Wednesday - 7 am-10 am
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Saturday - 7am-1pm
Classes Starting August 2025
Why Train in Arboriculture at Unlimited Potential?
Our program is designed to connect high-earning, high-opportunity employment available in tree care with highly-capable, highly-motivated individuals living in low income communities. Discover your potential with our arboricultural program.
Meet Chris!
Instructor of Arboriculture, Chris is a certified Arborist, Tree Climber, and Tree Risk Assessor among other credentials. Most of all, however, he is an advocate for trees, the industry, and the people who make it all happen. If that could be you, he wants to meet you!
Chris Geldis
he/him
Arboriculture Workforce Development Trainer
Unlimited Potential
cgeldis@unlimitedpotentialaz.org
cell: 614-581-9947