April 4, 2024
Do you dream of working outdoors and love plants?
Consider enrolling in the free Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Loyalist College combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing students to earn while they learn and preparing them for in-demand careers.
This free training program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and is operated by Landscape Ontario in partnership with Loyalist College in Belleville, Ont.
Gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and the technical skills you need to begin your career in the horticulture industry!
Program details:
- Pre-Employment and Health & Safety Training: July 15 - August 2, 2024
- Paid Work Placements: August 5 - November 1, 2024
- Level 1 Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship Training: November 4, 2024 - February 7, 2025
- Carpentry Trade Exposure: February 10 - February 21, 2025
- Job Readiness and Job Matching: February 24 - March 7, 2025
Benefits of the program:
- Apprenticeship Level 1 Training at no cost
- Free horticulture toolkit
- First Aid & CPR certification included
- Earn while you learn with paid work placements
- Learn from industry professionals
- Open the doors to endless opportunities in the landscape industry
- Register as an apprentice upon completion
Application process:
We're getting ready to open the registration portal. In the meantime, you can join the wait list to be notified when registration opens. When you apply, you will be invited to:- Watch or participate in a Program Information Session
- Complete a Program Application
Those selected will be contacted to participate in a 30 minute interview as a final step.
For more information:
preapprenticeship@landscapeontario.com
1-800-265-5656, ext. 2328
