Extended Learning, a unit in 最新杏吧原创's Faculty of Agriculture, is celebrating the launch of Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training, a new program funded by Upskill Canada and powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada.
This rapid upskilling program takes an industry-led approach to supporting Canadian workers, training them on the most in-demand skills for today鈥檚 job market. This partnership will help workers find new careers by upskilling in agricultural technology in Canada.
"We are thrilled to offer this innovative training program to individuals interested in exploring opportunities in the digital agriculture industry,鈥� says Tracy Kittlilsen, manager with Extended Learning. 鈥淲ith the rapid adoption of digital technologies in agriculture, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can leverage these tools to drive efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. This program provides participants with the introductory knowledge and practical skills needed to enter this exciting and emerging field."
Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training will introduce learners to the tools and techniques used in digital and data-driven farming. The program provides foundational knowledge in the use, care, and application of precision agriculture technologies such as imaging, mapping, tracking, robotics, and sensors, with emphasis on their economic and environmental impacts.
The four-week online program will be supplemented with a three-day in-person period on 最新杏吧原创's Truro Campus where learners will apply their skills through hands-on practice. Learners will also have the opportunity to participate in job readiness training and connect with potential employers through a networking event.
鈥淲e are proud to welcome 最新杏吧原创 to the Upskill Canada program, as we expand the impact of rapid upskilling, and open career pathways in Nova Scotia鈥檚 vital agriculture and agri-food sector,鈥� said Mark Beckles, CEO of Palette Skills. 鈥淲orkers who complete this program will have the most current skills, allowing them to support sustainability and innovation as the agricultural industry evolves.鈥�
Through Upskill Canada, launched in November 2023, Palette Skills has supported thousands of workers nationally, who can now access jobs in Canada鈥檚 high-growth sectors. With funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Upskill Canada is driving innovation and building Canada鈥檚 prosperity.