Our Successful Alumni
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Also, please fill out the form on the bottom of the page so we know where you are at, who you are working for and how you are doing! Thanks!
Skyler Westergard - Alumni Spotlight
Skyler Westergard recently graduated with his Master's degree and accepted a job with Brickman Group in Maryland as a Supervisor/Management Trainee. He received two awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). One was an Award of Honor from the national ASLA for the body of his work on water-wise landscapes. The second was an Award of Merit from the Utah Chapter of the ASLA for the water-wise landscape guide he wrote from Teton County, Idaho.
Way to go Skyler and we are so happy you are doing so well. Thanks for keeping in touch.
Way to go Skyler and we are so happy you are doing so well. Thanks for keeping in touch.
J Schwanke Convention
Sister Bass had the opportunity to attend a convention hosted by J Schwanke. She is pictured here with J, and two alumni, Katie Larsen and Crystal Lyman. They all had a great time and saw some amazing design work.
"The Certified Landscape Technician program is a national certification program through the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) with INLA as the administrator. The Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association, Idaho Irrigation & Equipment Association and College of Western Idaho are partners in bringing the exam to Idaho. INLA, IIEA and BSU are committed to enhancing the level of professionalism in the Green Industry...The CLT program is designed to elevate the professional standards, enhance individual performance and designate those who demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the responsibilities of the job." (Taken from the Nov. - Dec. issue of The Taproot, a publication of the INLA)
Two of our alumni received their CLT certification in September of this year: Chris Goodwin, a 2008 graduate from our program and Justin Bell, a 2003 graduate. We would like to recognize and congratulate these wonderful alumni in furthering their education.
Two of our alumni received their CLT certification in September of this year: Chris Goodwin, a 2008 graduate from our program and Justin Bell, a 2003 graduate. We would like to recognize and congratulate these wonderful alumni in furthering their education.
Jared Ricks, a spring 2003 BYU-Idaho graduate, has recently become a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), and was awarded his Softscape and Hardscape Certificates in September [2008]. As quoted from the January/February 2009 edition of The Taproot, A Publication of the Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association, Jared decided to become a CLT because, "I feel that it is important to continue my education and my prospect for the future . . . Also, I can back up my recommendations and work with this certification." Of the certification program, Jared also remarked that "It helps you understand and be aware of the safety issues you face in the field."
Jared has been working in the industry for eight years, and has been working for The Lawn Company in Treasure Valley for the last five years. His employer paid for his certification. We are happy to see our alumni out in the workforce continuing their education, and congratulate Jared for all his hard work in becoming a CLT!At BYU-Idaho, we are proud of our alumni, and are excited to see where they go and what they do with their education gained here. Recently, we have noticed a couple of our alumni show up in publications.
In The Journal of the Perennial Plant Association, Zachary Lee, who graduated in July 2008, is recognized for receiving a $1000 scholarship at the annual Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show on July 22, 2008.
Also, Mike Ethington, who graduated in December 2006, is newly licensed in the irrigation category at Signature Landscape Services, INC., as displayed in the October edition of their newsletter, Seasons.
In The Journal of the Perennial Plant Association, Zachary Lee, who graduated in July 2008, is recognized for receiving a $1000 scholarship at the annual Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show on July 22, 2008.
Also, Mike Ethington, who graduated in December 2006, is newly licensed in the irrigation category at Signature Landscape Services, INC., as displayed in the October edition of their newsletter, Seasons.
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