As an industry with identified skill shortages and a decreasing number of horticulture graduates in many of the specialised qualifications, it seems obvious that there is simply not enough information available to potential industry personnel, careers advisors and parents.
In an effort to make useful and up-to-date information available on the variety of careers on offer in our industry, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia have launched the Green-Life Careers program. With the tag-line ‘Get Out. Get Green', this program includes printed material, video presentations, an increased presence at careers expos, national newspaper advertising, and a one-stop-shop website www.greenlifecareers.com.au.
The website is a fantastic resource which includes over 25 video career examples, job descriptions, career and education pathway information, educator information and contacts, industry facts and figures, positions vacant and jobs wanted pages and so much more. Since its launch in July the website has attracted thousands of visitors and very positive feedback. The content of the website continues to grow daily and content is accepted from various sectors of the industry.
The Nursery & Garden Industry wants to ensure that all sectors of Amenity Horticulture are represented in the Green-Life Careers project, so the website includes information on not only production/wholesale nursery and retail nursery careers but also includes landscape, turf, arboriculture and others.
So, come one and come all to www.greenlifecareers.com.au ! We are happy to supply careers advisors, schools, individuals and others with brochures and further information on the fabulous and flexible opportunities in the Nursery and Garden Industry. It is THE industry of the moment and one well worth looking into.
Contact me anytime via fiona.kelly@ngia.com.au or phone (02) 9876 5200.
Fiona Kelly
National Training & Recognition Manager
Nursery & Garden Industry Australia
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