AGRICULTURE notes

The following information is from the P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council, Farm Centre. Contact 902-892 1091, 1 866 892 1091, info@peiagsc.ca or view www. peiagsc.ca.

Employment Services

The P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council Employment services are available for employees and employers for free. Call 1-902892-1091 or visit www.peiagsc. ca to register as an employee or employer

Training

P.E.I. Farm Technician Apprenticeship training block will be held at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave., Charlottetown. For the next intake, contact PEIAGSC at 902-892-1091. The program tuition is subsidized 100 per cent, if EI eligible. This registered apprenticeship program combines classroom learning with on-farm experience, earning students a certificate of qualification in farm technician by the Apprenticeship P.E.I. Experienced drivers are wanted to obtain their airbrakes and class 3A license. The P.E.I. Agriculture

Sector Council will be facilitating these two courses through JVI and Access. For more details on registration requirements, contact Laurie or Robin at 902-892-1091. To sign up, contact the P.E.I. Agriculture Sector Council at 902-8921091 or info@peiagsc.ca. Forklift training for workers is being offered if a minimum of 10 people sign up. The date and location are to be announced. Fifty per cent of the cost of the training is covered through Canada Job Grants, and the remaining 50 per cent would be covered the employer. The theory portion is approximately three hours and the practical portion is approximately three hours. All participants will receive a wallet card upon completing the course, and employers will receive a record of training for their records. Those who are between the ages of 14-16 will require written parental/guardian approval. If interested, call Natalie at 902-892-1091 or email jobseast@peiagsc.ca