FAIRFAX, Va. (July 27, 2020) – The National Association of Landscape Professionals has announced that it is forming a Diversity and Inclusion Council.
NALP Councils consist of members who provide guidance and thought leadership around association programs and initiatives.
The new Diversity and Inclusion Council will create initiatives with the goals of recruiting a more diverse membership, increasing engagement with members from underrepresented groups, and building a more diverse leadership within the association.
The Council will also look at strategies to empower racial, gender, and social equality within the entire landscape industry.
“The association is committed to leading the industry in helping to attract a diverse workforce and helping landscape and lawn care professionals from underrepresented groups build stronger careers and businesses,” said NALP CEO Britt Wood.
Learn more about NALP’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive industry.
The National Association of Landscape Professionals represents an industry of approximately 1 million landscape, lawn care, irrigation, and tree care professionals. Through national advocacy campaigns, the association is growing the industry and its workforce. NALP offers its members professional development through education, networking, and training, certification and accreditation programs.