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New DTE program trains tree trimmers in Detroit
Job-seekers unafraid of heights have a new opportunity to climb the career ladder starting with trees.
DTE Energy Co. on Thursday introduced its new Tree Trim Academy in Detroit. The six-week program seeks to prepare workers, especially Detroiters, to become tree trimmers needed to help prevent power outages.
Applicants apply through nonprofit Focus: HOPE for the program. It comes with no financial cost, and students earn a stipend of $50 per day for the first two weeks and $100 per day for the final four. The academy has graduated its first 10 students, nine of whom already have jobs lined up. The job can position workers for other employment in the industry, including overhead line work, at substations and more.
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DTE tree trimming academy looking for candidates for hundreds of positions
The job offers and opportunity to make $16 an hour after graduating the academy and able to earn up to $18 an hour.
The six-week training program helps to get people ready to meet the growing need for line-clearance tree trimming jobs and that training is demanding - using physicality and helping enrollees conquer any fear of heights. You gave to have a level of physical ability, athleticism, and be sharp, because it can be dangerous, said Jerry Norcia, president and CEO, DTE Energy. You are working around high voltage lines.
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