Canadians to Receive High-Demand Agricultural Technology Skills Training Through Innovative New Program

New Online Agriculture Technology Program to Launch January 2025

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, December 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CanScribe Career College is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its Agricultural Technology Program. The Agricultural Technology Program is funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and is part of the first wave of partnership agreements that are taking an industry-oriented approach to supporting Canadian workers. These agreements will help thousands of workers find new careers through skills training and job placement in some of the fastest-growing industries in Canada.

The Agricultural Technology Program is an innovative 12-week online program that prepares students to secure employment and advancement in agriculture. It emphasizes time-tested agricultural methods and the emerging role of technology in the sector, including drones, sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and web-based tools. Developed with input and guidance from industry experts, the program accommodates training in remote and Indigenous communities and supports job placement in these regions. The program launch will include students from British Columbia and the three territories, integrating cultural and geographic distinctions. It will run from January 2 to March 31, 2025, encompassing a cohort of 75 for the 2025 agricultural season.

Supported by funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) Upskilling for Industry Initiative, more than 15,000 Canadian workers will benefit from an innovative approach to skills training. Central to the Upskill Canada initiative is the role of community training providers, who work closely with local and national employers to identify precise suites of skills being sought by industry. Equipping workers with these skills will create new career pathways for Canadians and better position Canadian companies to compete both domestically and internationally.

Quick Facts

• CanScribe Career College is an award-winning online college offering training that empowers students to upskill and launch successful careers. Since 2002, CanScribe has committed to developing and offering online programs that are demand-driven, employer-led, and industry-integrated.

• All CanScribe Career College staff are committed to offering outstanding student support and excellence in education. The instructors and educational assistants are highly qualified and bring a wealth of knowledge and current industry experience.

• Canada’s agriculture sector is grappling with severe labour shortages. According to the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, the sector will have 100,000-plus vacancies by 2030. At the same time, the sector’s geographic footprint is expanding as remote, northern, and Indigenous communities increasingly turn to local food production to generate employment and improve food access.

• CanScribe Career College has formed partnerships with employers, technology companies, curriculum developers, agriculture consultants, and subject matter experts to produce customized, practical content to teach real-world skills.

Quotes

“Upskill Canada’s partnership with CanScribe Career College will train the skilled workers Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry needs as work in the sector evolves. Participants in the Agricultural Technology Program will graduate with industry-informed knowledge and the specialized skills to support BC agriculture long-term.”

– Rhonda Barnet, CEO of Palette Skills, which was chosen selected by ISED to run the Upskill Canada initiative

“CanScribe Career College is thrilled to offer cutting-edge training to the next generation of agricultural workers. By teaching both long-established and leading-edge technology-based agricultural methods, this training will provide graduates with a well-rounded skill set that will benefit their careers, their communities, and the skill-starved agricultural sector. We are particularly excited to include technology that will increase the viability of new agricultural projects in remote regions, ensuring economic opportunities and access to healthy food where it is most needed. Our program welcomes learners from all backgrounds, as no previous agricultural experience is required.”

– Colleen Chapman, CEO, CanScribe Career College

About CanScribe Career College

As one of Canada’s first online colleges, CanScribe Career College has been successfully delivering online learning since 2003. CanScribe’s mandate is to develop only top-level programs in partnership with subject matter experts and industry employers. This ensures programs are state-of-the-art and relevant in today’s workplaces. CanScribe’s focus on student success has led to unparalleled student support, instruction, and lifelong graduate support. CanScribe is designated with the Province of BC’s Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and has received several prestigious awards over the years.

To learn more, visit: https://canscribe.com/agriculture-technology-course/

About Upskill Canada

Upskill Canada engages with mid-career professionals who are experienced in the workforce and equips them with the skills identified as vital by industry experts. The Upskill Canada network of training providers, industry partners, and community organizations works to deliver tailored upskilling opportunities that respond to the needs of both employers and job seekers. The Upskill Canada initiative empowers Canada’s workforce to adapt to the changing needs of industry.

To learn more, visit: https://paletteskills.org/get-upskilled/training-programs/sector-agricultural-technology

Jonathon Naylor
CanScribe Career College
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