DTE Energy Co. partnered with a union, a nonprofit and the city of Detroit to make a new job-training program for tree trimmers.The Detroit-based utility company plans to train 60 people this year in its new Tree Trim Academy and 200 by 2024, according to a Thursday news release. Detroit's job…
DTE Energy launches Tree Trim Academy to create 200 jobs in Detroit by 2024
Graduates complete a 6-week Line Clearance Tree Trimming program
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DTE Tree Trim Academy students are prepared to enter the line clearance tree trimming career pathway after completing the six-week curriculum. (DTE Energy)
DETROIT – DTE Energy announced on Thursday that it is launching a Tree Trim Academy and create 200 jobs over the next three years in Detroit.
Officials said the academy is in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 17, the city of Detroit and Focus HOPE.
The academy will “offer new jobs, paid training and wraparound services,” and those who graduate from the program will “help to ensure energy reliability by reducing outages due to fallen trees and branches,” read a press release.