Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is thrilled to announce the launch of a new workforce development and training program. The Get Ready for Opportunities at Work (GROW) program provided in partnership with SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO) and funded in part by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario, is an innovative  program that will support the recruitment, development and growth of new entrant workers, current workers in the profession and employers. 

The New Entrant Worker Training Program:

The New Entrant Worker Training program is designed to train eligible new workers to fill in-demand jobs that will enable the landscape and horticulture profession to serve current and future demand. This program recruits, selects eligible candidates, and provides a four week training program (during the winter of 2021 to prepare for the spring landscape season) that focuses on technical and soft skills training, followed by a paid 2- week job placement and continued employment to support the growth of the Landscape and Horticulture sector. 

The program is open to individuals who are:

• 18 years and over; 
• Legally permitted to work in Canada; 
• Unemployed or underemployed or low household income;
• Wanting to explore a new career opportunity in a growing  profession;
• Residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, or the Kawartha/Muskoka regions. 

Cost:
Approved participants receive training at no cost thanks to funding provided by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Contact:
Program Manager: Andrea Annis at: aannis@landscapeontario.com