3. A promising occupation is a job that is likely
to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years in
Windsor-Essex.
A promising sector is a segment of the
economy that has several promising
occupations within it.
7. The Canadian agriculture sector will require
90,000 additional workers by 2013.
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
In Canada, employment in
agriculture increased by 14%
between 1997 and 2010.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
By the year 2020, there will be a
5.5% increase in agriculture-
related jobs in Essex County. That’s
376 new jobs!
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food
In Ontario, 3 jobs exist for every agriculture
graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
- JRG Consulting Group Survey
9. Be prepared to learn continuously.
Try to think about a problem you could solve or service
you could provide to an employer.
Don’t discount any of your skills. The agri-business
sector is a dynamic one where having a variety of
abilities benefits employers.
Be prepared for hard work and potentially irregular
hours.
Demonstrate your ability to follow instructions carefully.
11. • Specialist High Skills Major Program
• St. Clair College
– Landscape horticulture
• University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
– Agriculture, horticulture, environmental
management, greenhouse production management
• University of Windsor
– Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry
• Apprenticeship
– Agriculture-dairy herdsperson, agricultural equipment
technician, agriculture-fruit grower, swine hersperson
Hinweis der Redaktion
A promising occupation is one that is likely to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years.This was determined through looking at the aging population of some of the jobs as well as investment and labour shortages within the region.Over 50 employers and associations were consulted to confirm that these occupations are likely to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years in the region.
Took an in depth look at the agri-business sectorConducted interviews with other 30 agri-business employers, educators and stakeholders in our regionSector’s future workforce needs, opportunities and challenges