Exceptional arborist apprenticeship culture
Pros
Very thorough systems for developing new climbing arborists. High leadership priority on investing in career development and credentialing for young apprentices. Rapid skill and career growth available for motivated young employees. Strong culture of positive reinforcement and achieving career advancement goals. High end industry range compensation for sales rep roles. Positive leadership ethic in work/ life balance.
Cons
Local leadership is capable, but young, and has comparatively little industry experience. Skills, experience, and credentials earned outside the local program are not highly regarded or respected by leadership- in fact they are considered suspect. Older more experienced hires may have difficulty integrating into the culture and feeling respected and appreciated. Office politics are touchy. Some imposter syndrome exists in the management team. High emphasis placed on emotional connection with staff for promotions and autonomy. lower industry range for production role compensation.
