Archived News Stories

 

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...

EVENT Mar-15-2009 | We're looking for tradespeople and apprentices, as well as others who make outstanding contributions to industry training, safety, and the community! Nominate your TOP IN TRADES candidate in the Environmental Sustainability category today! The winner in each category will receive a $500 bursary courtesy of the Industry Trainin Authority, and a ful page profile in The Province newspaper! Click here to nominate someone you know...

EVENT Feb-02-2009 | HortEducationBC is holding a discussion to determine industry interest in providing a Viticulture Apprenticeship program in BC. Click here to see the invitation, and plan to attend...

EVENT Jan-22-2009 | HortEducationBC is holding a discussion to determine industry interest in providing a Floristry Apprenticeship program in BC. Click here to see the invitation, and plan to attend...

NEWS Nov-28-2008 | Apprentices need the support of industry! Read on to learn how your business can help train young people while benefitting from tax credits...

NEWS Nov-28-2008 | 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...

NEWS Oct-29-2008 | The landscape horticultural industry initiative to achieve Red Seal Status took a major step forward at a recent meeting of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA). Read all the details here...

EVENT Nov-13-2008 | Visit Kwantlen University's School of Horticulture information session and tour. Click here for the details...

NEWS Aug-17-2008 | URGENT NOTICE to Apprentices: Be sure to register for your fall session at Kwantlen. Spaces are filling up quickly, so do it today...

NEWS Aug-17-2008 | A Climbing Arborist Apprenticeship Program is approved in principle. Read about the process...

NEWS Jul-11-2008 | HortEducation is looking for an office adminstrator. The ideal candidate is is self motivated, interactive, enjoys working with people yet is also able to work efficiently and effectively on their own. Must be self driven and good at multi tasking. We offer a flexible work schedule, pay reflective of skill and experience and an excellent benefit package. Read more...

NEWS Jul-09-2008 | Apprenticeship course dates for September 2008 through May 2012 have now been released by Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Click here for a PDF schedule...

NEWS Jul-07-2008 | A new apprenticeship program in Organic Farming has been approved in principle. Watch for more details coming soon, or contact Anne Kadwell for more information.

NEWS Jul-02-2008 | Regrettably, Capilano University has closed its Landscape Horticulture Certificate Program, and will not be taking students for the 2009 year. Click to learn more...

NEWS Jun-26-2008 | If you are an apprentice or an apprentice's sponsor, you should have received mail from HortEducationBC! The letter is to confirm your information as filed with the province. If you have any changes, please contact Anne Kadwell by email.

NEWS Apr-16-2008 | As part of HortEducationBC’s mandate to promote horticulture training to young people and build interest in the trade, the organization facilitated the participation of two post-secondary teams at Skills Canada’s provincial competition last month...

NEWS Jan-10-2008 | Phase 3 of HortEducationBC's labour market study is now online. Go to the "Resources" page to download and read all three phases...

NEWS Jan-01-2008 | BC apprentices and their employers are eligible for excellent incentives from the government as part of the Training Tax Credit.  Apprentices can qualify for up to $6500 in tax credits, while their employers (sponsors) can receive as much as $9500.  These amounts may be increased if the apprenticeship candidate qualifies for the Enhanced tax credits (enhanced credits are granted to First Nations applicants who possess valid Status cards, and to disabled candidates who are eligible for disability allowances on their regular income tax). Contact Anne Kadwell for details!