May 5, 2021
May HEA Newsletter- Scholarship Deadline June 30th
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| Hello educators! Landscape Ontario's GROW: New Entrant Training Program is now available to eligible students 18 years of age and older in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. The six-week program prepares participants for entry-level positions with four weeks of skills training, plus a two-week paid placement that could lead to ongoing employment. If the GROW: New Entrant Training Program would suit your students (18+), please join us for our next online information session. |
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To request more detailed program information, please contact Amanda Laszcz at: alaszcz@landscapeontario.com. In addition to this exciting, new opportunity, please scroll down to see what else is coming up in the next couple of months. |
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View the Green Careers Canada Calendar to stay up-to-date and to learn about upcoming virtual events! |
Sincerely,  heainfo@landscapeontario.com |
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Student Financial Support | Deadline: June 30 Recommended: Please share with students The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) continues to offer over $40,000 in scholarships to support students pursuing an education in landscape horticulture. Click Here to Apply! |
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MORE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Student Financial Support | Deadline: May 28 Recommended: Please share with students The Ontario Parks Association (OPA) and other organizations/ companies are providing scholarships to students pursuing an education in landscape horticulture! Apply or More Scholarships. |
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JOB / CAREER FAIR SEARCH TOOL Employment | Jobs posted daily Recommended: Please Share with Students Landscape.Jobs a job board perfect for students looking for a job/ career in the landscape and horticulture industry. Visit Landscape.Jobs, More Career Information. |
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MENTAL HEALTH AND HORTICULTURE Resources | Interesting Information | Free Recommended for: Educators & Students Learn why: Nature may be what the doctor orders, City Trees Can Help Reduce Stress, Why Gardening is good for your mental health, and more! Click Here to Learn More. |
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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: bootcamp@supportontarioyouth.ca |
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CANADA BLOOMS VIDEO SERIES Video | Recording | Free Recommended for: Educators & Students Canada Blooms continues to inspire Canadians to get their hands dirty and create beautiful landscapes with a new video series that is sure to inspire you and your students about the beauty of landscapes. Watch videos |
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SEED YOUR FUTURE DIY PLANT PROJECT Virtual at-home and projects | Videos + Instructions Recommended for: Educators & Students Seed Your Future has created six DIY activities with videos you can use in a virtual class to highlight the exciting world of plants. View videos and Instructions |
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN WINNERS ANNOUNCED Our Students Shine | Skills and Competition Recommended for: Educators & Students Skills Canada recently announced the gold, silver, and bronze winners of the Ontario Landscape Design competition held May 5. See the winning designs and list of winners |
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CONCRETE PAVER INSTALLER COURSE Online Certification | At Your Own Pace | Free for Educators Recommended for: Educators to become certified Enroll in this course to strengthen your professional knowledge of concrete pavers and gain resources and certification to teach concrete paver installation in your class. Learn More & Register |
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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 an account for your class |
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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 |
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Horticulture Educators Association Professional Development |
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SHARE YOUR IDEAS!
The HEA team would like to build off of the vertical gardens webinar to create a short webinar series to provide educators and students the opportunity to connect to each other and learn about innovative ideas and technologies being used in landscape and horticulture classes at the secondary and post-secondary level. Do you have an idea for a topic that you would like to see covered in a short Professional Development webinar? OR Do you have a cool project or technology that you would be willing to share with fellow horticulture educators? If so please take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey. Click Here for Survey |
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| If you have any questions or comments about content in this newsletter please email: heainfo@landscapeontario.com.
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