New to Soil to Sky? Start here.
Are you new to Soil to Sky? With so many great resources, it can be tough to know where to begin. Here are a couple of helpful categories to get you going. We’ve even included some sample searches for you. Start here and be surprised at what you can find at Soil to Sky!
Education Planning Resources
Unsure where you want to take your education? Visit one (or all!) of Soil to Sky’s links to education planning resources.
Post-Secondary Training/Education
Planning your education can be difficult unless you know where to look. We’ve compiled some helpful websites that can help you to find the schools and programs you need to plan your future.
Scholarships
Looking for scholarships? While Soil to Sky doesn’t offer scholarships, we’ve gathered links to organizations, schools, and companies that do. Make sure you contact the organization that offers the scholarship, though- we can’t help you apply!
Associations
Associations are a great way to get a better understanding of your future job and industry. Not only do many associations provide valuable information for free, they can also help you find someone already working in your desired career who can talk to you about what to expect.
Career Profiles
Career profiles give you a snapshot of potential careers. Take the time to browse Soil to Sky’s Ten Questions Project for mini career profiles about real people in Alberta.
Job Banks
Job banks can help you to get a job or to just understand the possibilities in your future industry. These job banks are not affiliated with Soil to Sky – we’ve just compiled them for you.
Finding and Keeping a Job
Tips and tools for finding or keeping a job can make all the difference in your career. We’ve gathered just a few of the sites on the internet that provide valuable tips for employees and potential employees.
Self-Assessment Tools
What kind of job do you want? What occupations match with your values and interests? How can your skills be best utilized? Explore self-assessment websites to find the career you are most suited for.
New Developments/Big Issues
Knowing the biggest issues and new developments in your industry will help you to understand the most important factors as you enter your field. As the agriculture and food industry grows and changes, you’ll want to know what issues are important to those involved.
Agricultural-tourism
Maybe you’re new to agriculture and food and want to get a better idea of what it entails, or maybe you just want to have fun exploring the agriculture industry. Visit one of the many agricultural tourism sites you can find on Soil to Sky.
Other
Soil to Sky has many more resources to help you out. Click on the following links or start browsing to see other ways we can help you find success in the agriculture and food industry.
