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Collins, Colorado this past week. In addition to attending the competition and career fair, David Grover serves as chair of the NALP committee. We are proud of you, David, for leaning in and supporting our profession with your leadership! This is a phenomenal industry event hosted by our association to support the colleges and universities that are developing the future talent of our profession. The three-day event brought together over 700 students from 60 colleges and universities, along with 80 companies from across the country. The event includes a career fair where students apply for internships and full-time positions following graduation. Competitive Events There are 45 competitive events that individuals and colleges compete in. It's an incredible opportunity for companies like Pacific to engage with universities and students. It's also a phenomenal opportunity for students to connect with industry companies as they pursue careers in this great profession. Our Team's NCLC History Many of our managers attended this event during their time in school, including: David Grover Corey Petersen Montana Barrows Megan Johnson Molly Rios Nogales Matt Silcox Doug Crimin Octavio Gonzalez Mauricio Flores Nicole Young Josh Weismiller Carinda Washburn Supporting Landscape Education Schools We Proudly Sponsor Oregon State University Portland Community College Clackamas Community College Spokane Community College Colorado State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Supporting Student Success We also celebrated the awarding of the Grover Family Scholarship to Emily Bonazzola, a junior at Oregon State University. Over 75 scholarships were presented at the event, supporting students studying to enter this great profession. Why We Participate in NCLC Talent Recruitment Access to top landscape students from across the country for internships and full-time positions. Industry Leadership Representing our company as industry leaders committed to developing the next generation. Educational Support Investing in landscape education programs that produce qualified candidates for our growing industry. 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