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Registration Deadline Extended for the January 2024 Arborist Technician Apprentice Technical Training
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Dec

Registration Deadline Extended for the January 2024 Arborist Technician Apprentice Technical Training

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 »

KPU is offering the Arborist Technician Apprentice technical training Registration Deadline December 15, 2023
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Dec

KPU is offering the Arborist Technician Apprentice technical training Registration Deadline December 15, 2023

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 »

The wait is over! Take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop Anytime!
5
Sep

The wait is over! Take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop Anytime!

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 »

NEW Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grant – Employers receive up to $10,000 grants for new apprentices
28
Sep

NEW Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grant – Employers receive up to $10,000 grants for new apprentices

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 »

It’s Back! Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Exam Prep Workshop November 12, 2022
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Sep

It’s Back! Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Exam Prep Workshop November 12, 2022

Posted On: Monday September 26th, 2022

The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »

CNLA Landscape Industry Specific Information Session for new CAS Grant (open to all employers)
25
Sep

CNLA Landscape Industry Specific Information Session for new CAS Grant (open to all employers)

Posted On: Sunday September 25th, 2022

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is hosting a Landscape Industry Specific Information Session about accessing the NEW $5,000 & $10,000 Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grants for employers to hire new apprentices or start existing employees in the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprenticeship. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum about... Read more »

UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Technician Foundation Training Program Info Session March 24th at 7 pm
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Mar

UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Technician Foundation Training Program Info Session March 24th at 7 pm

Posted On: Tuesday March 15th, 2022

UBC Botanical Garden is holding an information session for the Horticulture Technician Foundation Training Program on March 24th at 7 pm. If you are new to the profession or looking to upgrade skills you can join Principal Instructor, Allison Luke, for this online information session. Allison will describe the format and scope of the program... Read more »

Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop March 26, 2022
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Mar

Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop March 26, 2022

Posted On: Friday March 4th, 2022

The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation hiring for 6 Tree Pruner I (temporary full time) positions!
5
Nov

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation hiring for 6 Tree Pruner I (temporary full time) positions!

Posted On: Friday November 5th, 2021

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation has an exciting opportunity for six Tree Pruner I (temporary full time) positions! View the job listing follow the link to view the job listing and please share with anyone who might be interested. City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation Tree Pruner I (temporary... Read more »

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Oct

Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop November 6, 2021

Posted On: Sunday October 10th, 2021

The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »

Employers that sponsor Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprentices receive up to $9500 in tax credits
7
Apr

Employers that sponsor Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprentices receive up to $9500 in tax credits

Posted On: Wednesday April 7th, 2021

Apprenticeship is learning a trade through mentorship. A sponsor trains and mentors an apprentice by sharing their wisdom from years of experience in the industry. Training through apprenticeship benefits companies raises your company skillset, benefiting both your company and the Landscape Industry. It enables your business to provide clients with an experienced, educated crew. The... Read more »

UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program Online Info Session
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Feb

UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program Online Info Session

Posted On: Friday February 19th, 2021

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7 PM PST Register for this event   This is an “Online Event” This is a free online public event; anyone interested can attend Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in... Read more »