Academia DTE TREE Trim
In partnership with DTE, Focus: HOPE offers a seven-week tree trimming program. The program is designed to provide specific training at different intervals with each of the partnering organizations. The Focus: HOPE team is responsible for recruitment, selection, work readiness training, supportive services, and overall coordination of the tree trim program. To learn more click here: DTE Tree Trim Academy
Enrollment for Tree Trim Academy will resume in Spring of 2025.
Week One
Preparación para el trabajo en Focus: HOPE:
Students are immersed into the Focus: HOPE 5A’s (attendance, attitude, academics, appearance, and accountability), working with diverse populations, customer service, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and computer enhancement.
Week Two, Three, Four
Truck Driving School:
Students are trained for Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP). This permit is required for students to drive a truck with a licensed truck driver/trainer.
Students are prepared and tested for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL -B). Includes testing by a state examiner.
Weeks Five, Six, Seven
En la Academia de poda de árboles de DTE:
Training includes, physical fitness, personal protective equipment, tying knots, climbing, introduction to tree trimming.