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

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 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!