Posted On: Tuesday March 14th, 2017
Ever wondered about a career in horticulture? Curious about the education options available? Join us for an information session and learn about our cutting-edge facilities. Meet faculty, current students and alumni to find out more about KPU’s programs and careers in the horticulture industry. School of Horticulture Information Session Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:30-8pm KPU... Read more »
Posted On: Sunday March 12th, 2017
Gaia College’s spring semester is just around the corner. Have a look at their upcoming courses and diploma programs. Online Courses: Business Skills for Land Care Professionals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/business-skills-online.html Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 – Natives http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-plant-knowledge-1-natives-online.html Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 – Ornamentals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-plant-knowledge-2-ornamentals-online.html Ecological Landscape Design http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ecological-landscape-design-online.html Growing Food 1 – Fundamentals http://www.gaiacollege.ca/growing-food-1-online.html Growing Food 2... Read more »
Posted On: Monday February 6th, 2017
If you have successfully completed ITA Levels 1 and 2 in the Landscape Horticulture trade and want to further your horticulture education, we offer an opportunity to continue your Landscape Horticulture training with Level 3 and Level 4 Apprentice Technical Training. These programs prepare students to write the ITA Level 3 exam and the inter-provincial... Read more »
Posted On: Saturday January 7th, 2017
Online Courses Business Skills for Land Care Professionals Ecological Landscape Design Growing Food 1 – Fundamentals Growing Food 2 – Growing Nutrient Dense and High Energy Food Living Green Infrastructure Organic Horticulture Specialist Organic Land Care Accreditation Organic Master Gardener Rainwater Harvesting and Management SketchUp Pro for Landscape Design Systems Thinking for Environmental Professionals Earn Continuing Education... Read more »
Posted On: Thursday January 5th, 2017
Have you thought about writing the Red Seal Landscape Horticulture Exam, but don’t know how to prepare? Register by: calling 250-479-3210, or email Reggie Illy at [email protected]. Full payment is required with registration. Course & Booklet will provide: Scope of exam Interpreting the National Occupational Analysis Challenging exam content for BC candidates Horticulture math skills... Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday December 20th, 2016
The Okanagan Press included HEBC in Arlana Tanner’s article Secondary Education planning starts here about the Kelowna Education & Career Fairs. HEBC was happy to attend and meet so many youth and adults exploring their career options. Thank you Kelowna, British Columbia for being such an engaging bunch! Thank you to Bylands Garden Centre and... Read more »
Posted On: Monday December 5th, 2016
The British Columbia government is working with the BC Landscape & Nursery Association and the BC Agriculture Council on two new labour market partnership projects to help identify the labour needs of the agriculture-horticulture and landscape-horticulture industries in the province. Bill Hardy and Lindsay Lindholm from HortEducation.ca were happy to attend the announcement made by... Read more »
Posted On: Sunday December 4th, 2016
Apprentices can receive up to $4,000 in grants to pay for tuition, travel, tools, or other expenses. Employers can receive up to $2,000 per year per apprentice in tax savings. In addition, under the Canada Job Grant, the government could provide two thirds of the cost of training, up to a maximum of $10,000 per... Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday November 22nd, 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 SkillsBC competition winners, partners, and volunteers recognized at the SkillsBC 22nd Annual Recognition Gala. Red Seal Landscape Horticulturalist Apprentices Claire MacLean & Dan Strain from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, won Gold in the 2016 Provincial SkillsBC competition on April 13th at Tradex, Abbotsford. Claire and Dan also won Bronze at the National... Read more »
Posted On: Thursday November 17th, 2016
Have you thought about writing the Red Seal Landscape Horticulture Exam, but don’t know how to prepare? Includes a booklet to help you prepare for the exam (Value $25) Course & booklet will provide; Scope of exam Interpreting the National Occupational Analysis Challenging exam content for BC candidates Horticulture math skills Exam writing tips... Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday November 15th, 2016
Join us for a free information Session for Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Apprentices can receive up to $4,000 in grants to pay for tuition, travel, tools, or other expenses. Employers can receive up to $2,000 per year per apprentice in tax savings. In addition, under the Canada Job Grant, the government could provide two thirds of... Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday November 15th, 2016
Ever wondered about a career in horticulture? Curious about the education options available? Join us for an information session and learn about our cutting-edge facilities. Meet faculty, current students and alumni to find out more about KPU’s programs and careers in the horticulture industry. School of Horticulture Information Session Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:30-8pm KPU... Read more »
