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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