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AgriTalent.ca

AgriTalent.ca is an easy-to-use search engine for people who are looking for training and education programs in agriculture-related fields. More than 1,000 courses from 228 training institutions from across Canada are accessible through this on-line database. Each institution listing includes contact information, the number and type of programs offered, and a Web site address. Each course description includes the days/hours of instruction, method of instruction, program duration, and cost.

Visitors to the AgriTalent.ca may browse by training subject, commodity group, or keyword in English or in French. AgriTalent.ca also features advanced search capabilities for users to combine keywords with training subjects, method of instruction, region of delivery, and commodity. The results of each search may be stored in an individual short list for easy reference. The database was launched by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council in June 2009.

Green Certificate Program

The Green Certificate Program provides trainees with opportunities to enter a variety of agriculture-related, structured learning pathways as a part of their senior high school program and to earn a credential leading to a career in agribusiness. Driven by industry, this program uses an apprenticeship style of delivery to ensure that participants learn through actively performing the skills required. This means going out into the barn, field or corrals with a trainer who is knowledgeable and vested in the trainee’s success.

Students learn on the job, under the direction of experienced farm personnel and under the supervision and administration of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) and Alberta Education. Students completing all three courses in a specialization, to the standards specified, would earn the technician level Green Certificate for that specialization, which is issued by AARD.

The Green Certificate Program is also delivered in Saskatchewn through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Livestock Development Branch to provide practical, hands-on training curriculum for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Trainees can acquire skills in one of several agricultural sectors, including feedlot, cow/calf, dairy, sheep, crop, irrigated crop production, and aerial application. Three levels of training are available in each area covering skills for technicians, production supervisors, and managers/owners. Program training starts at the Technician Level and, where desired, progresses to Supervisor and on to Business Manager.

Career Opportunities

Agcallhr.com - AgCall Human Resources

AgCareers.com - AgCareers.com

Training Programs

SafeCom Training Services Inc.

Credentials Evaluation Services

World Education Services facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country.