"Our business relies on a positive, skilled, and dedicated workforce. We have come to understand that fostering and promoting the careers of our staff is as important as caring for trees and landscapes. We can't do one without the other.”
Good's Tree and Lawn Care
- Industry
- Forestry
- Landscape/Plant Production
Good’s Tree and Lawn Care is a family owned and operated tree and lawn care business serving municipal, commercial, and residential customers in southcentral Pennsylvania. They are committed to the preservation and management of the living landscape backed by the art and science of arboriculture and professional turf care.
Good’s provides quality internships to Penn College students where they can apply what they have been learning at school in the real world and explore some of the exciting possibilities in the green industry. They also hire Penn College graduates with the potential for rewarding lifelong career opportunities.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Good's Tree and Lawn Care
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
The science of arboriculture and turf care are relatively young. We get excited about being on the front lines of this industry, finding solutions to novel problems such as invasive pest and disease issues, and educating our clients and our community about what we are seeing out there and how we can help.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
I appreciate that we have a strong safety culture. We conform to ANSI Z133 Safety Standards including rules and regulations surrounding pesticide use and all things OSHA, not out of compliance, but because it is our priority that all of our employees go home safe and healthy at the end of each work day.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
Although our connection to Penn College has grown over the last decade through recruiting efforts, we have been staffed by graduates of the program since the days of Williamsport Area Community College.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
Penn College has a fantastic academic program for developing forestry and horticulture professionals. Our return on the investment has been great staff. Currently we have grads working in management, sales, tree climbing, and plant health care.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
We value the intellectual curiosity and ambition of Penn College students. College can be expensive. Students that recognize the value in academic training pertaining to forestry and horticulture demonstrate their commitment to the field and there ability to take on challenges and succeed.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
Penn College is a leader in Pennsylvania for developing qualified professionals in forestry and horticulture. But college is what you make of it and the degree outcomes depend on what you put in to it. Take advantage of the short time you have with professors, and choose your internships carefully. Develop your skills AND your professional network. You will require both in an ever increasing competitive job market.
Industry Connections
Jon Schach
General Manager
Programs
Forestry
In the classroom and in the field, forest technology students are preparing for their futures from day one.
Landscape/Plant Production
Pursue a career in landscape/plant production at Penn College and you’ll be at home in our living labs, cultivating real-world experience and nurturing the in-demand skills to thrive.