
Treejectory+
Project Summary
Treejectory+ is a paid workforce development program designed to open doors to careers in urban forestry and environmental work. Through virtual training, professional mentorship, and real-world field experience, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to step into the green workforce. As part of Tree San Diego’s Plan & Plant initiative, participants contribute to the planting and care of thousands of trees in priority areas across the region. This means candidates not just learning about urban forestry - they are actively strengthening neighborhoods while building their own professional experience. Throughout the program, they will train alongside ISA Certified Arborists and urban forestry professionals, learning proper planting and maintenance techniques, industry best practices, and emerging tools such as GIS mapping and drone-assisted technology. Candidates will also gain direct exposure to sector experts, attend professional conferences, and expand their network within the field. By the end of Treejectory+, they will leave with paid field experience, professional references, expanded industry connections, and a clearer pathway into careers in urban forestry, arboriculture, sustainability, and related environmental fields. Treejectory+ is about building practical skills, expanding opportunity, and investing in both people and places - one cohort at a time.
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Please note: Any individual who has previously participated in the Treejectory+ program and/or has received a stipend under the Treejectory+ program shall be ineligible for further or duplicate compensation in connection with any subsequent application or participation.

Project Details
In alignment with industry best practices, the materials and training provided through Treejectory+ are designed to reflect key educational milestones and standards recognized by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Society of American Foresters (SAF), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Program Schedule
Treejectory is a hybrid program providing online training on select evenings and hands-on field day engagements on Fridays and Saturdays. ​
Program Start: March 7, 2026
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

Questions? Email us! treejectory@treesandiego.org

Program Benefits
$18/hr
Paid Training & Education
Drone
GIS & Remote Sensing Training
Introduction
Urban Forestry Sector
Tree Care
Industry Best Practices
Hands-on
Fieldwork Training
Network
Free Conference Access
Treejectory+ uses the CCI Priority Population Map as a data-informed tool to support geographic eligibility review. The map identifies priority areas based on established income and environmental indicators. Applicants who reside within these designated areas may qualify for participation under program guidelines. This process helps ensure that program resources are directed to communities aligned with the goals of the Plan & Plant initiative.
This program is part of the San Diego Regional Plan & Plant (P&P) project funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and aligned with the Justice40 Initiative. More information about this grant can be found here.








