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Posted On: Thursday August 29th, 2024

Post From: Hort Education

Please note that the HortEducationBC office will be closed from September 1 – 15. Inquiries and emails will be responded to, however, there will be no shipping of learning resources or orders processed until the office reopens.

Posted On: Thursday August 29th, 2024

Please note that the HortEducationBC office will be closed from September 1 – 15. Inquiries and emails will be responded to, however, there will be no shipping of learning resources or orders processed until the office reopens.

Posted On: Wednesday August 21st, 2024

Post From: Hort Education

HortEducation.ca is excited to announce the Practical Landscape Horticulture series. Practical Landscape Horticulture is a national learning resource aligned with the latest Canadian occupational standards for landscape horticulture professionals and educators. Practical Landscape Horticulture consists of a series of four books: Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills Book B: Applies Horticultural Principles Book C: Performs... Read more »

Posted On: Wednesday August 21st, 2024

HortEducation.ca is excited to announce the Practical Landscape Horticulture series. Practical Landscape Horticulture is a national learning resource aligned with the latest Canadian occupational standards for landscape horticulture professionals and educators. Practical Landscape Horticulture consists of a series of four books: Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills Book B: Applies Horticultural Principles Book C: Performs... Read more »

Posted On: Monday December 18th, 2023

Post From: Hort Education

The deadline for apprentices to register for the in-school training portion for the Arborist Technician certification has been extended until January 5th. Don’t delay; seats are limited, and the next class will not run until January 2025. This 8-week program runs from Jan 08, 2024–Mar 01, 2024, at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley Campus. KPU... Read more »

Posted On: Monday December 18th, 2023

The deadline for apprentices to register for the in-school training portion for the Arborist Technician certification has been extended until January 5th. Don’t delay; seats are limited, and the next class will not run until January 2025. This 8-week program runs from Jan 08, 2024–Mar 01, 2024, at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley Campus. KPU... Read more »

Posted On: Friday December 8th, 2023

Post From: Hort Education

  KPU is offering the Arborist Technician Apprentice technical training in January The next class is not until 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your career off the ground. KPU has assembled an incredible group of highly skilled and experienced instructors who will give you the skills you need to succeed as an arborist... Read more »

Posted On: Friday December 8th, 2023

  KPU is offering the Arborist Technician Apprentice technical training in January The next class is not until 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your career off the ground. KPU has assembled an incredible group of highly skilled and experienced instructors who will give you the skills you need to succeed as an arborist... Read more »

Posted On: Tuesday September 5th, 2023

Post From: Hort Education

The wait is over! You can now take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop whenever you are ready to start your preparations. No more waiting for a scheduled workshop! HortEducation.ca in partnership with the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association, previously held biannual online workshops with instructor Egan Davis for Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation.... Read more »

Posted On: Tuesday September 5th, 2023

The wait is over! You can now take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop whenever you are ready to start your preparations. No more waiting for a scheduled workshop! HortEducation.ca in partnership with the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association, previously held biannual online workshops with instructor Egan Davis for Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation.... Read more »

Posted On: Wednesday September 28th, 2022

Post From: Hort Education

Employers! Hiring apprentices or starting your current employees on the apprenticeship path has more funding than ever before with the launch of a new Canadian Apprenticeship Service grant. This is in addition to the existing $9500 (additional $3,750 for eligible minorities) in tax credits available for employers. This means in total, there is now a... Read more »

Posted On: Wednesday September 28th, 2022

Employers! Hiring apprentices or starting your current employees on the apprenticeship path has more funding than ever before with the launch of a new Canadian Apprenticeship Service grant. This is in addition to the existing $9500 (additional $3,750 for eligible minorities) in tax credits available for employers. This means in total, there is now a... Read more »