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Ornamental Horticulture Training in BC

If you like variety in your work, a link with the great outdoors and progressive educational options that can move you as far as you want to go, a career in horticulture is a smart choice. BC is known for its world class gardens and parks -- be a part of the world's passion for plants!

News & Upcoming Events

IMPORTANT ARBORICULTURE TRADE TRAINING RFP | In May, 2009, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) approved an apprenticeship training program for the Arboriculture Trade. HortEducationBC (HEBC), the lead organization, along with the Arboriculture Technical Standards Committee is now seeking assistance in the development of tools for the delivery of the first level of the Trade – Arborist.

IMPORTANT TAX CREDITS | Tax credits are available to employer-sponsors of apprentices! Click here for details...

IMPORTANT WHAT'S RED SEAL ALL ABOUT? | The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (also known as the Red Seal Program) was established more than 50 years ago to provide greater mobility across Canada for skilled workers. Today it represents a standard of excellence for industry. Take a look at the brand new Red Seal website to learn more...

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR HORT PROFESSIONALS | The HortEducationBC board recently approved a transition period of one year (to expire on October 31, 2009) to allow professionals already operating within the horticulture industry to receive their Certificate of Qualification (Journey person equivalency) if they meet two specific criteria...

EVENT Jul-18-2009 | Join Kwantlen Polytechnic University for a tour of their horticulutre facilities. Meet students, faculty, and alumni. Discover the School of Horticulture's programs, facilities, and resources, and learn how to grow your career in the Green Industry! Click here to download all the info...  

EVENT Jun-10-2009 | Join Kwantlen Polytechnic University for a tour of their horticulutre facilities. Meet students, faculty, and alumni. Discover the School of Horticulture's programs, facilities, and resources, and learn how to grow your career in the Green Industry! Click here to download all the info...  

EVENT Apr-22-2009 | Support horticulture students at the BC Skills Competition, as they compete in the "Landscape Gardening" category! Skills Canada BC provides trades and technology career promotion supported by business, government and labour to meet the needs of BC’s growing and diverse economy. Click here to go to the BC Skills website...

EVENT Sep-01-2009 | Every two years, more than 900 of the best young professionals from trades, service and vocational programs around the world gather to showcase their talents and abilities. The city of Calgary will host the 2009 event. Learn all about it here...

NEWS | Apprenticeship course dates for September 2008 through May 2012 have now been released by Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Click here for a PDF schedule...

 

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