Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Trees Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey’s flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Brandon Ponciano from Davey's Dallas office, Carl Myers from Davey's Loganville, GA office and Georges Bois from Davey's Burnaby, British Columbia office share their experience in the four-week program, including their key takeaways, being away from home for 30 days and the experience bonding with other employees and tree care professionals from all over North America.

In this episode we cover:  

• What has Brandon learned at D.I.T.S.? (:57)
• What has Carl learned at D.I.T.S.? (2:10)
• What has George learned at D.I.T.S.? (3:18)
• How is it being away from home for 30 days? (4:30)
• How does George plan on using his D.I.T.S. takeaways back home? (5:33)
• What was Brandon's reaction to being chosen from D.I.T.S.? (6:53)
• What is Brandon's favorite part about D.I.T.S.? (7:38)
• What are Carl's highlights from D.I.T.S.? (8:29)
• What is the importance of comradery and bonding at D.I.T.S.? (10:14)
• What has been challenging about D.I.T.S.? (10:53)
• R.J. Laverne (12:46)
• What are everyone's biggest takeaways from D.I.T.S.? (13:51)

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