Workforce Resource Hub

We know how hard it is to find landscape employees to fill your open positions - partly because people don't know what types of career paths our industry offers and partly because they don't understand the opportunities that exist. We’ve created resources to make the job of promoting careers in the industry easier, with materials targeted at the next generation as well as adult job seekers. These tools will help you demonstrate the variety of career paths and incredible opportunities the landscape industry offers.

Career Awareness Tools

Help students, job seekers, educators, and career changers discover the opportunities available in the landscape industry. These ready-to-use resources can be shared digitally, displayed at events, incorporated into presentations, or distributed as handouts to spark conversations about landscape careers.

Classroom Presentation Tips & Tricks

Tips and best practices for delivering effective classroom presentations about careers in the landscape industry.

BANNER: Did You Know?

Highlight the wide range of careers in landscaping and lawn care with this ready-to-use outreach banner.

BANNER: Crossover Careers

Show how skills from other professions can translate into rewarding careers in the landscape industry.

Myth Busters of the Landscape Industry

Address common misconceptions and highlight the realities of modern landscape careers.

Landscape Career Paths

Explore the wide range of career opportunities and advancement options available in the industry.

What do Landscape Professionals Do?

Show how landscape professionals make an impact on communities, businesses, and the environment.

Career Fair Tools

How to Create a Sucessful Career Fair Booth

Tips and best practices for building a career fair booth that attracts attention and sparks meaningful conversations.

How to Master Your Elevator Pitch

Learn how to confidently introduce landscape careers and your company in just 30–60 seconds.

Career Stories & Testimonials

A Day in the Life: Landscape Design Project Manager

Explore a day in the life of a landscape design project manager and learn about the skills, responsibilities, and career path behind the role.

A Day in the Life: Commerical Landscape General Manager

Explore a day in the life of a commercial landscape general manager and learn about the leadership, operational responsibilities, and career path behind the role.

A Day in the Life: Grounds & Field Testing Manager

Explore a day in the life of a grounds and field testing manager and learn about the responsibilities, career path, and opportunities behind the role.

Industry Information

An Introduction to the Professional Landscape Industry

Learn more about the professional landscape industry and the diverse careers that help create, maintain, and enhance outdoor spaces.

Landscape Industry Compensation Ranges by Role (Quick Reference Guide)

A concise, easy-to-print reference sheet featuring average salary ranges by role.

Landscape Industry Compensation Ranges by Role (Career Exploration Flyer)

Explore salary ranges and career opportunities across the professional landscape industry.

Average Salary Ranges Per Year by Role

See how compensation varies across landscape industry careers, from entry-level positions to executive leadership roles.

Internship Program Tools

A Guide to Starting an Internship Program

A step-by-step guide to creating an internship program that attracts talent, develops future employees, and supports your workforce goals.

Checklist for: A Guide to Starting an Internship Program

Use this checklist to plan, launch, and manage a successful internship program from start to finish.

National Collegiate Landscape Competition

NCLC Newcomers Packet

Resources, tips, and key information to help newcomers confidently navigate NCLC from start to finish.