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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
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July/August 2022
Brice Kundinger, project manager, Eastern Utility Rail Division,
spent a day with 14 students in the Arborist Technician
program at Mid-State Technical College in central Wisconsin.
A key guest for the college's Utility Arboriculture Day,
Kundinger discussed career opportunities, the importance of
job briefings, and best practices for safety. With Kundinger's
guidance, all students got hands-on experience performing
clearance pruning on lines that were dead and grounded.
"They were really engaged, positive, attentive, and interested
in the utility side of things," Kundinger said.
Chris Everest, foreman, Portland, Maine office, assisted in
teaching a morning and afternoon Hort 150 course to about
30 students at Southern Maine Community College.
"We went over climbing systems – everything from your
basic Blake's hitch and hip thrusting up a tree, all the
way up to the new single rope systems with ascenders,"
Everest said. "It was fulfilling to teach new arborists and
CAREER OPTIONS EXPLAINED TO STUDENTS ACROSS U.S.
Left: Chris Everest, foreman, Portland office, pictured on the left, assists
a student in Southern Maine Community College's Hort 150 course.
Right: Pictured in the middle of the lab, Kodi Riedel, diagnostic
laboratory supervisor, Davey Institute, talks through what happens
when the lab receives samples. Students from Hiram College visited
the Institute to learn about career opportunities with Davey and the
company's history, the Davey Institute services, and drone applications
used by Environmental Consulting services.
those who want a foot in the door in the industry."
At the Davey Institute, seniors from Hiram College,
most of whom were in entrepreneurship-related education
programs, visited for a lab tour and learned about the
environmental-related careers Davey has to offer.
"For students currently coming out of college, there's a lot
of awareness around environmental concerns and climate
change. Those entering the green industry don't have to
be in an environmental or biological major to support the
industry," Jim Zwack, vice president and general manager,
Davey Institute, said.
LEADERSHIP
Brice Kundinger, project manager, Eastern Utility Rail
Division, provided hands-on utility work training with
Central Wisconsin's Mid-State Technical College students.
