ONLA launches Regional Education Series

Columbus, Ohio -- The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) Board of Directors and Staff announced the launch of the ONLA Regional Education Series, designed to provide green industry professionals local options for hands-on education.

The Regional Education Series offers 11 options to learn new skills and earn certification credits in a collaborative environment. Expert educators facilitate hands-on training using the tools and techniques of the trade while they share lessons learned and best practices for producing results. Program content is practical, transferable and will benefit managers, leaders and crew members.

“Education is central to our mission, so we created the Regional Education Series to answer the demand for year-round, local training that generates return on investment," says ONLA Executive Director Kevin Thompson. "These programs offer hands-on skills development that may directly contribute to operational efficiencies, increased profitability or new service offerings for participating companies.”

ONLA’s 2014 Regional Education Series programs include:
• Lighting Installation: wiring, diagnostics and maintenance of low voltage systems
• Lighting Design: best practices for landscape, architectural and hardscape
• Irrigation Electrical Service : diagnostics, repair and servicing systems
• Tree Climbing: basic and advanced skills development
• Dry-laid Stone: hands-on wall, arch and outcrop construction
• Green Infrastructure: planning, design, build and maintenance best practices

Visit the ONLA website at www.onla.org for Regional Education Series program details, dates, locations, instructors and registration information or call (800) 825-5062.