On the job, you will ...

• Plant flowers, shrubs, trees and other vegetation to create new outdoor spaces or upgrade existing ones 

• Trim, fertilize, mulch and water plants 

• Grade and install lawns or construct hardscapes, such as walkways, patios and decks 

• Install lighting or sprinkler systems 

• Attend to a variety of residential and commercial settings, such as apartment buildings, homes, hotels and motels, office buildings, and shopping malls 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Landscaping Job Corps graduates go to work as groundskeepers, outdoor maintenance workers or gardeners.  

The credentials you will earn ...

Upon completing the Landscaping, Pre-Apprentice program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations including:

• National Assocation of Homebuilders (NAHB)
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

In addition to their core skills, students will complete at least one specialty area of study. Areas include:

• Hardscaping – Wood
• Hardscaping – Masonry
• Low-Voltage Lighting
• Landscaping Plumbing
• Interior-Scaping
• Greenhouse Maintenance
• Rainwater Collection, Distribution and Control

What you’ll need to start training ...

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 

• Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 

• Passing scores on all written and performance tests 

• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements