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Hello, amazing educators!

We wanted to wish you a truly amazing and restful summer! Thank you for everything that you have done to provide the best possible horticulture and landscape education and experiences to students this past year!

We wanted to leave you with some resources for the summer as well as share opportunities for students in the summer and upcoming school year. 

  Happy Summer!
Sincerely,

heainfo@landscapeontario.com

 

 

Opportunities For You and Your Students
 

 
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View the Green Careers Canada Calendar to stay up-to-date and to learn about upcoming virtual events!
 
scholarships   STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline extended to July 31st 
Nominate a Student or Share With Students

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) and Cullen Scholarship program is offering over $40,000 in scholarships! The deadline has been extended to July 31st. Click to Apply Today!

Additional landscape horticulture scholarship opportunities are posted on GreenCareersCanada.ca 

 
business of food e-learning platform   BUSINESS OF FOOD COURSE 101 & 102 
Online Course | Deadline Extended to July 9th  | Free
Recommended for: Educators & Post-Secondary Students

Developed by AgScape, this course enhances participants’ knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food. 
Learn More   |   Register for BOF-101
   |   Register for BOF-102
 
summer passport contents   COME ALIVE OUTSIDE SUMMER PASSPORT
Summer Activities | At your own pace  | Free
Recommended for: Kids and Kids at Heart! 

The Come Alive Outside Summer Passport Program is developed for Hastings and Prince Edward County however a lot of the activities can be done anywhere! Become inspired to enjoy lots of time outside this summer! 
Come Alive OutsideDigital Passport
 | Print and Fold Passport
 
tools of the trade bootcamp   TOOLS IN THE TRADE BOOT CAMP
Free program for OYAP, SHSM, Co-op, and college students
Recommended: Educators & Students

Landscape Ontario is partnering with Support Ontario Youth to offer A FREE workshop that helps students bridge the gap between the skills they have and what employers are seeking in Landscape Horticulture. Click here to learn more or contact Andrea
 
  GROW PROGRAM FOR 18+
Training Program | GTHA &  Muskoka Kawartha area | Free
For: Students 18+
The GROW program prepares participants for entry-level positions in the landscape and horticulture profession, and is provided free of charge to eligible participants! This program may be a great fit for recent graduates or co-op students who are 18+. Learn More
 
  APPRENTICESHIP
For: Students 18+ 
Do you have graduating students who are working in landscape horticulture and want a hands-on education where they can earn money while they learn! Introduce them to the apprenticeship program where they can gain their Red Seal as a Landscape Horticulturist while working! To learn more visit: horticulturetechnician.ca or contact Christy
 
  LANDSCAPE ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL DEV.
In-person and videos | Cost & Dates vary
Recommended for: Educators

Landscape Ontario is always adding online courses to its offerings. See the latest titles, including a one-hour virtual residential irrigation shut-down seminar are more.
Learn more.
 
Find a job   JOB / CAREER SEARCH TOOL
Employment | Jobs posted daily
Recommended: Please Share with Students

Landscape.jobs is being revamped! The new job board will allow students to create a profile and search for jobs that match their interests! Visit Landscape.Jobs | Learn more about careers
 
sthil icademy   STIHL iCADEMY
Online Information Modules | At Your Own Pace | Free
Recommended for: Educators to register their class

This e-learning resource introduces students to equipment use and safety through videos, reading modules and quizzes.
Create a free account for your class.
 
google drive   SHARED GOOGLE DRIVE
Shared Resources | Free
Recommended for: Educators

The Horticulture Educators Association has created a Google Drive for members to share teaching resources. Are you new to teaching Green Industries, want to introduce students to the profession, looking for new ideas? Request access, collaborate and share ideas! Request Access.

shane jones   Congratulations to Shane Jones, program coordinator for the Food and Farming and Horticulture Technician Programs at Durham College. Shane received the Colleges and Institutes Canada Silver Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty! Read More

View a virtual tour of Durham’s vertical gardens

 

 
If you have any questions or comments about content in this newsletter please email: heainfo@landscapeontario.com.
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