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August 4, 2016
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Define "Training Culture"
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) understands how industry makes a fundamental contribution to apprenticeship. Employers, in collaboration with provincial/territorial, labour and educator partners, train apprentices, provide input into standards and curriculum, serve on apprenticeship committees and maintain Red Seal standards. CAF-FCA strives on an ongoing basis to gather examples of programs that not only encourage employers to hire and train apprentices, but support quality training. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey to help define a "training culture" from the Canadian perspective and draw attention to programs and initiatives that work to foster one. Click here to take survey.
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Still Time to Register! Nursery Producers Educational Bus Tour
A one-day nursery bus tour is planned for August 12, 2016 in Kelowna, BC. The tour will include stops at Advance Nursery Co., Stewart Brothers Nurseries and Bron & Sons Nursery Co., plus a winery tour at Nk'mip Cellar.
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Next Week! Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exam
The next test date in Alberta is
August 12-13, 2016
at Olds College campus
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For nearly twenty years our test event was held annually in March - the change to a summer test means candidates can use the season's field experience to build skills toward their success on test day. It also means we can offer the Turf Maintenance Technician test without mowing snow! Get the ball rolling - register today by contacting Colin Vince, Certification Co-ordinator at CNLA: colin@cnla-acpp.ca, or call toll-free 1-888-446-3499 ext. 8625.
There is still time to register candidates for this year. With the growing inclusion of Landscape Industry Certified in specifications the value of the designation continues to grow. If you are interested in judging or volunteering this year please contact Marnie Main, marnie.main@landscape-alberta.com or 1-800-378-3198, ext. 102.
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National Tree Day
Everyone's favourite day to celebrate trees is just around the corner! National Tree Day is taking place September 21. You can either post your events or see what's happening near you on the National Tree Day website
. In the past, members have held local planting demonstrations, donated trees or even held sales to mark the occasion.
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CleanFARMS 2016
CleanFARMS will be running obsolete pesticide & livestock medication collections in October of 2016 in Northern Alberta. The program is free and ag-retail collection locations/dates will be released in early summer. The program is delivered by CleanFARMS and its members in each province/region of the country every three years. Visit www.cleanfarms.ca for more information.
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Benefits for Members across the Country
Retail Council of Canada
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Members receive discounted rates on RCC webinars, access to select group discount programs, professional development opportunities, networking events and free publications.
Employers First: Members receive a 10% discount on over 40 landscape and safety training courses.
Take advantage of these discounts and save thousands - see all the deals at the CNLA website
http://www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits.
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Upcoming Events
August 12-13, 2016. Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exam. Olds College Landscape Pavilion, Olds, AB.
colin@cnla-acpp.ca
August 17, 2016. National Awards of Landscape Excellence. Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna, BC.
www.cnla-acpp.ca
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If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 1-800-378-3198 or email admin@landscape-alberta.com.
Sincerely,
Landscape Alberta
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