​Twice a year, the Evergreens Cemetery offers a 6-week paid training opportunity for NYC Veterans interested in working outdoors and acquiring job skills in landscape care. Hands-on training and  classroom instruction takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Evergreens, a 225-acre historic rural cemetery in Brooklyn and Queens. The Evergreens is a certified Arboretum, Level II, with rolling green hills, winding paths, open green terrain and 3,000 trees.

 

The program includes hands-on outdoor training, OSHA30 & Site Safety 10 Training, classroom instruction, job readiness instruction and placement assistance, work and safety clothing and equipment, a weekly MTA pass and more.

Veterans receive a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the training. To qualify, Veterans need to be located in the 5 boroughs, have a valid driver's license, and a DD214.

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We are currently accepting resumes for our Fall 2026 cohort on a rolling basis until Friday, September 25th. You may send your resume along with any questions about benefits and eligibility to Cassandra Perez cp@thevergreenscemetery.org or reach out to our office at (718) 455-5300 with any questions.​

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You can download the flyer at the link at the bottom of the page. Thank you for supporting Veterans in our community!​

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