One Industry, Four Ways In

Your Green Industry Career Pathway in Michigan

Everyone arrives at Michigan's Green Industry from a different place. Here's what the next step looks like, whichever one is yours.

For High School Students

Explore the Industry

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 Learn what a career in Michigan's Green Industry actually looks like.

Connect With a Program

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Look into apprenticeship programs or vo-tech and dual-enrollment coursework built for getting started early.

Take the Next Step

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Begin building real, hands-on experience before you graduate.

Explore Student Resources
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For Future Horticulturists

Compare Programs

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Look at Michigan schools offering horticulture education and training.

Choose Your Path

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Find the program that fits your goals and supports your horticulture career path, from certificates to four-year degrees.

Start Building Your Skills

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Enroll and begin the coursework that leads to a career in horticulture.

Explore Programs
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For Career Changers and Job Seekers

Explore the Opportunities

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See what roles are open across Michigan's Green Industry right now.

Find the Right Fit

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Filter by location and type of work to find a position that matches your goals.

Apply and Get Started

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Take the next step toward a new career with real opportunity behind it.

Browse Job Postings
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For Homeowners

Get Inspired

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Browse real projects and outdoor spaces across Michigan to see what's possible.

Find the Right Professional

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Search for a trusted Green Industry professional serving your area.

Start Your Project

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Connect directly and take the next step toward the outdoor space you want.

Find a Professional
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IN CLOSING

No Matter Where You're Starting, There's a Path

A homeowner, a student, and a career changer all need something different from Michigan's Green Industry, and each one has a clear landscaping career path or project path forward. Plant Michigan Green helps you find yours.

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