Braelen Bacon. (submitted photo/Forest Products Association of Canada)

By meadowlakeNOW Staff

GREEN DREAM

Meadow Lake student named to Green Dream Internship Program

Jul 12, 2023 | 2:00 PM

A Meadow Lake student is the only Saskatchewan winner of an internship program and scholarship for those pursuing a career in forestry.

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Green Dream Internship program, a national initiative that showcases the experiences and perspectives of students who will be working in the forestry sector over a six-week period.

The recipients also received a $1,000 scholarship to further their education.

“The Green Dream Internship Program profiles the experiences of young people working in the forest sector and allows them to share their stories in a unique way,” said FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor. “Interns who participate in the program have an opportunity to provide a first-hand look at our sector, our commitment to sustainable forest management and innovation, and the work we do to support hundreds of communities across the country.”

Braelen Bacon from Meadow Lake was the only Saskatchewan recipient of the Green Dream program. She is in her third year of Business, majoring in Management at the University of Saskatchewan.

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“My experience working in the forest industry is always positive and has given me new knowledge and skill I am grateful for,” she said. “I am excited for the opportunity to be a Green Dream Intern and have the chance to share my experience and the knowledge I learned from growing up and working in the forest industry.”

A total of 15 students from across the country received recognition through the Green Dream Internship program this year.

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