In the Fall of 2022, the Harrisburg School District launched a Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program through a grant funded by StartTodaySD, by offering students a hands-on landscape apprenticeship program for students. 

We are honored to be an industry supporter alongside Southeast Technical College, the Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation, and many others.

On May 9, during National Youth Apprenticeship Week, Weller Brothers welcomed our first three apprentices to the team to begin completing their apprenticeship, which will take place over the summer of their high school careers. 

After the apprenticeship program is completed they will earn a National Occupation Credential – Landscape Management and Horticulture Technician. This credential is recognized by all 50 states and seen as similar to the work/experience as that of an associate’s degree program.

Each apprentice will dedicate their time to Weller Brothers and jumpstart their education, as well as open doors to career opportunities within the landscaping industry. Our main goal through this program is to educate youth through hands-on and real-world learning to build a pipeline of qualified industry team members.