An Industry-Backed Training Initiative
Ontario’s agri-food industry is rapidly evolving, driven by innovation, automation, and digital technology. To meet this shift head-on, we’re proud to support a collaborative initiative that prepares jobseekers for emerging careers at the intersection of technology and agriculture.
The Building Tech Careers in the Agri-Food Sector program is a fast-tracked, hands-on employment training opportunity developed in partnership with South Essex Community Council (SECC) and Employment + Education Centre (EEC).
Funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada.
Why This Program Matters
- Future-Focused Careers: Participants train for in-demand roles like Service Automation Technician, Food Equipment Service Technician, and Greenhouse Technician.
- Employer-Led Design: With direct input from agri-food employers, the curriculum responds to real-world labour market needs.
- Inclusive Access: No prior experience in tech or agriculture is required—just a willingness to learn and grow.
- Sector-Shaping Impact: Designed as a model for excellence, this program establishes best practices to inform and inspire future initiatives across the agri-food sector.
Our Role
At First Work, we know that connecting jobseekers to meaningful employment starts with responsive partnerships. This program exemplifies how collaboration between community-based employment service providers and forward-thinking industry leaders creates impactful, lasting career pathways.
By supporting projects like this, we strengthen Ontario’s workforce development ecosystem—helping individuals thrive and businesses grow.
For our sector, we are building best practice programming that will be shared for future sectoral use.
Explore Our Partners
If you're a jobseeker or employer in the Leamington or Brockville regions, you can find more information about the program closest to you here:
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