Category: Testimonial

The people completing the Horticulture Apprenticeship Program have the skills, knowledge and ability to help my organization reach its ‘green city’ goals.

HortEducation.ca is an extremely valuable liaison to the ITA for us. Anne Kadwell has always been very responsive to the concerns of both the employer and the apprentice, and supportive in our efforts to develop skilled and knowledgeable journeypersons who will continue to foster our horticulture profession.

The Vancouver Park Board considers the Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship program to be a key component to maintaining high standards in British Columbia’s landscape and nursery industry.

Vancouver Island University Horticulture Technician Foundation program fully supports the operation of HEBC. HEBC has worked well to coordinate and promote the field of horticulture in British Columbia. Their website and promotional materials also have successfully elevated the trade of horticulture within the province.

The apprentice learns new skills in 6 week intervals and then applies that knowledge immediately in a realistic environment. It also benefits me, as it keeps me up to date with new practices.

I truly believe apprenticeship benefits the employer as much as it does the employee

We’ve always told our employees that education goes a long way, this really is the first step in their professional development.

Education builds credibility with our customers and I believe it enables us to win bids on new work.