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Lethbridge College
Lethbridge College in Alberta offers programs that lead to career employment and further education in business and management, design and technology, justice studies, health and human services, agriculture and the environment, liberal arts and trades. Visit their site for information on becoming a student or to learn about current opportunities for instructors.
2008 Monsanto Scholarships
The Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship Program is for Canadian high school students from family farms who have successfully enrolled at a Canadian educational institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agricultural sciences or forestry program.
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Packaging Careers Council of Canada
The primary goal of PCCC is to study and respond to the human resources needs within the multi-faceted Canadian packaging field. The industry comprises both the users of packaging — industries such as food, beverage, hardware and pharmaceuticals — and the suppliers of packaging products and technology — metal, glass, plastics and paper container manufacturers and packaging machinery — plus a host of supporting industries including graphic arts, marketing, shipping and environmental assessment.
CFBMC Excellence Awards for Agricultural Students
The Canadian Farm Business Mangement Council wants to help agricultural students develop their communication skills by giving them an opportunity to write an essay on a subject related to farm management.
University of Alberta, Department of Rural Economy
Rural Economy faculty and students pursue excellence in socio-economic research and teaching. A unique group of applied economists and sociologists in the University of Alberta’s Department of Rural Economy work on agriculture, forestry and issues of the environment.
ScholarshipsCanada.com
ScholarshipsCanada.com is “Canada’s most comprehensive scholarship portal.” While this site requires free registration and login, the directory claims to have access to information on over twenty thousand scholarships and bursaries available to Canadians. A quick search by Soil to Sky staff revealed over 300 for agriculture programs, 125 for environmental programs, and over 150 food-related awards. Check it out today and help pay for your education.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions proudly represents a diverse spectrum of volunteers from all walks of life.
Monsanto Agriculture Scholarships
Rural graduating students from across the country who plan to pursue studies in agriculture or forestry will have the opportunity to earn a $1,500 entrance scholarship this summer by applying for a Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship.
NAIT, Landscape Architectural Technology Program
Landscape architecture is the profession committed to the creation of meaningful and vital outdoor places and to the sustainable management of our environment. Landscape architects strive to establish a balance between our use and enjoyment of the land with the conservation and health of the environment.
Red Deer College, BSc in Agriculture Transfer Program
Red Deer College | BSc in Agriculture is a one year university transfer program where students in the BSc Agriculture degree program must choose one major: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Animal Science, Crop and Horticultural Science, Range and Pasture Management or Sustainable Agricultural Systems. This must be chosen before entering the third year but may be chosen as early as the beginning of the first year.
University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Arts or Science, Agricultural Studies
Students enrolled in the Agricultural Studies programs are offered the opportunity to study agriculture in lab-extensive programs that provide excellent practical experience with special emphasis on issues, research, and courses related and relevant to agriculture.
University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Biotechnology
Students enrolled in the Agricultural Biotechnology program are offered the opportunity to study agriculture in lab-extensive programs that provide excellent practical experience with special emphasis on issues, research, and courses related and relevant to agriculture.
SAIT’s Retail Meat Cutting Program
SAIT’s Retail Meat Cutting program provides students with the comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of meat handling, processing, sanitation and management skills required for entry into Alberta’s rapidly growing retail meat cutting trade. Students receive extensive hands on training in the preparation of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and fish in accordance to the retail meat industry’s standards.
ScholarStuff
ScholarStuff is a post-secondary education and resource directory that includes Canadian colleges.
Atlantic Veterinary College
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and service. The college is dedicated to educating the veterinary medicine and research leaders of tomorrow.
University of Alberta, AFNS
The first university department of its kind in North America, AFNS offers programs that integrate teaching and research in plant science, animal science, bioresource engineering, food science and nutrition. No other department in the world offers such a broad range of interdisciplinary interests and skills.
University of Alberta, ALES
The front page of the ALES page for future students contains a listing of all the programs in the Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences and details on each as well as access to sutents blogs and testimonials, information on awards and bursaries, and more.
Medicine Hat College: Horticultural Technician Program
The Horticultural Technician certificate program is offered in collaboration with Olds College and provides students with a thorough understanding of horticultural principles and practices. In addition to a broad spectrum of horticultural practices, the program also develops strong business and communication skills required for employment or self-employment.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The role of the [Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Lakeland College
Lakeland College is a board-governed public college operating under the Colleges Act and functioning within the Alberta post-secondary system. The College has campuses in Lloydminster and Vermilion, a Learning Centre in Strathcona County, and serves surrounding communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Farmcentre.com | Scholarships
The Farmcentre website hosts a bilingual directory of agriculture scholarships across Canada. Search for a scholarship by key word (example: type in “horticulture” for scholarships on horticulture) or browse through the full list.”
Canadian Society of Soil Science
The Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for scientists, engineers, technologists, administrators and students involved in professional soil science.
workopolisCampus.com
Workopolis Campus.com is Canada’s biggest job site for students and grads. You’ll find part-time, summer, internship and full-time jobs and it’s free for jobseekers!
Northern Alberta Development Council
The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) is a regional development council with a focus on advancing the development of the northern economy. The Northern Student Supplement is a non-repayable grant of $500 to $1,500. It is an incentive for northern Alberta students with high financial need to enter post-secondary programs. Bursary recipients commit to working in northern Alberta after graduation.
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Programs within the Faculty focus on three major resources: the natural resource including soil and water; the biological resource, including animals, crops and forests; and the human resource, including individuals and communities. Our strength comes from our diversity and our depth in both the natural and social sciences. We are different from any other faculty in the country and clearly “More than you expect”.
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More Than You Think!
The agriculture and food industry has a lot more opportunity than you might have imagined including careers in production and processing, and also science, technology, and all sorts of management roles. Our Career Profiles directory is also packed with lots of useful information and features to help you find the right kind of career for you.
Maybe you are looking for a new career opportunity through training and education. Perhaps you're thinking about building your work skills and experience to improve your current career? Or, it could be that you looking for a new way to use the skills you already have to find the job you want?
We think we can help. Soil to Sky is your directory to web-based information about agriculture, food, and everything you might need to build a rewarding, balanced career in our industry.
Can you answer just ten questions?
Soil to Sky has launched The Ten Questions Project, a wide-reaching survey for folks with jobs in the agriculture and food industry. Even if you don't think you have the most exciting career going, someone wants to know what you do every day -- its the information our users crave as they plan their own career paths. Click on the link and take a few minutes to tell us about your career. Somebody will be glad you did!
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The Bison Producers of Alberta was created in the year 2000 by the Order in Council of Alberta. The BPA operates under the Regulation Plan as set forth by the Province of Alberta Marketing Council.
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The AAEA brings together Alberta’s Agri-Industry professionals and the sector’s leaders from across the industry for the focused interaction and exchange of ideas on economic, social, and environmental issues which are at the forefront of this industry and the Alberta economy’s sustainable future.
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