Workforce Development
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?
Trees are important - they provide shade for people, habitat for wildlife, improve air quality, and conserve water. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and reduce air pollution.
10 Weeks
120 Hours
Earn and Learn Program
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.
Spring 2025 Program Structure:
Cohort 1
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Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00-11:00 am
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Saturday 8:00- 4:00 pm
This 10-week 120 hour earn-and learn program is a significant and strategic investment to accelerate your career advancement in the industry. Cohorts are limited to 10 participants. A paid 8 week internship with industry experts, municipalities, or a local business will also be available for up to 7 students.
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Cohort 2 Fall 2025
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To be announced
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Cohort 3 Spring 2026
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Cohort 4 Fall 2026
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Cohort 5 Spring 2027
Funding for this Arborist/Tree Care program is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program in partnership with Arizona State University.
To learn more about the Shade for All Green Jobs, Greener Cities Urban Nature Project visit
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 in the Workforce Development, 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