The Sports Turf and Landscape Management program includes a wide variety of activities for students who enjoy the outdoors and like to work with their hands. The program is designed to provide students with the skills that could lead to employment or post-secondary training in the areas of landscape design and maintenance, sports turf management, and production of greenhouse plants.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Golf Course Maintenance Worker
- Greenhouse Employee
- Nursery Technician
- Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Landscape Laborer
- Lawn Care Professional
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH
FURTHER EDUCATION
- Landscape Designer
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Sport Complex Manager
- Turf Manager
- Business Owner
*Average Salary Range: $24,000- $90,000
*Based on skill level, education and experience
Statistics from the IBIS World Landscaping Services Industry Report shows that the landscape services industry has annual revenues of $93 billion, employs more than 1 million people and represents 513, 305 businesses.
| Program Instructor: John DiMascio Email: john.dimascio@rgdrage.org | |
| Industry Credentials: Ohio Certified Nursery Tech, Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, OSHA- 10, CPR-First Aid, Forklift Cert. | |
| Course Credits: 3 Credits Per Year | |
| Organization Affiliation: FFA–Future Farmers of America | |
| College Partners: University of Akron |