if you aree an employer, please, join the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)to learn on their initiative to develop the workforce the Canadian agriculture needs.

A recent study conducted by CAHRC indicated that by 2029 there will be a shortfall of 123,000 Canadians to fill available positions. CAHRC has launced the Student Workplace Placement Program (SWPP) specifically designed to connect skilled post-secondary students with employers for careers in agriculture.

This program will attract talent from business and STEM faculties to local employers to provide valuable, hands-on training to future graduates and develop the workforce needed by the agricultural industry. The project will foster increased diversity in the agri-workforce by encouraging participation of under-represented groups such as Indigenous students, women, first-year post- secondary students, students with disabilities and newcomers to Canada. By hiring students, employers benefit from new perspectives and ideas and will qualify for a wage subsidy up to $7500. At the same time students build long-term connections for future employment and growth throughout Canadian agriculture.