Education : Is there room in the Nursery and Landscape Industry for You?

The answer is a resounding YES.

The Green Industry is growing rapidly as plants, landscaping, gardening, and environmental stewardship become increasingly important to people everywhere.

The total number employed in the Michigan Nursery and Landscape industry was estimated at nearly 350,000 people

Sales revenue for the industry in Michigan was approximately $ 3.7 billion dollars

The Industry is always looking for qualified individuals to fill full-time. Part-time and seasonal jobs.

What Careers are available in the Nursery and Landscape Industry?

• Retail Garden Center Management
• Wholesale Nursery Production
• Landscape Design and Construction
• Landscape Maintenance and Management
• Marketing and Distribution
• A wide variety of year around career opportunities exist:
• Landscape Designer
• Nursery Manager
• Plant Breeder
• Arborist
• Groundskeeper
• Landscape Construction

How do you prepare for a career in the Nursery and Landscape Industry?  Education!

High School: take classes in science, math and communications.

Career & Technical Schools: many classes are available for high school students interested in the industry.

Post-Secondary: two and four year horticulture programs are offered at many colleges and universities.

Schools & Universities:
 

• Lansing Community College [1]
  
• Michigan State University [2]
  
• Oakland Community College [3]
  
• Ferris State University [4]
  

MNLA Scholarship Application [5]

Continuing Education, seminars, short courses [6], and other educational opportunities are frequently offered throughout the state of Michigan.
Michigan Certified Nurseryman (MCN)