Internships
Students in the Kent State University Horticulture Technology program must fulfill two diverse, paid internships in one of many "learning laboratories."
The internship experience can be very diverse. Green industry companies both from the public sector and private sector are frequently asking institutions of higher learning for students. Inquiries come from landscape design firms, nursery growers, landscape construction companies, landscape management firms, turfgrass management companies, irrigation management companies, golf courses, municipal entities, private horticulture estates, governmental agencies, urban forestry organizations, chemical companies, arborists, and park services, to name a few.
Most, if not all, pay well and provide great experiences that serve students for resume building and references, as well as enhance their knowledge of the profession. In fact, many internships provide a natural pathway to staying on long-term after the academic experience has been completed.
The Draime Estate Gardens
The Draime Estate Gardens distinguishes the Kent State program from any other in the state and makes it one of the most unique in the country.
Enviroscapes
The company's vision is to benefit society by offering a service that builds a lasting partnership between mankind and his environment by providing a product which is aesthetically pleasing, ecologically beneficial, and tailored to fit the individual needs of our client. Enviroscapes Website
Turfscape
Wheeler Landscaping
Located in rural Geauga County east of Chagrin Falls, Wheeler Landscaping Inc. provides quality design-build, maintenance and irrigation services to residential and commercial clients throughout Northeast Ohio. Our business philosophy is based on integrity, high standards and love of what we do. We are committed to living out our purpose, vision, mission and values as well as growing professional, friendly relationships with our clients. Wheeler Landscaping Website
Willoway Nurseries
Willoway Nurseries Inc. is one of the largest wholesale growers of quality nursery stock in Ohio. Willoway encompasses more than 1,000 acres and carries more than 2,000 plant varieties. Willoway employs 170 full-time workers and adds over 300 more seasonal employees in the spring. Willoway Nurseries Website
