Youth get the chance to explore careers in agriculture at Canadian Dairy XPO
The Canadian Dairy XPO is an opportunity to explore the latest in dairy farm innovation and technology. It’s also a chance for young people to take part in farm culture and discover the many job opportunities available in the sector and broader agriculture industry.
Cow Coliseum, one of the main venues at the Canadian Dairy Expo during the show on April 2 and 3 in Stratford, was the perfect place to take part in these events. The venue hosted several youth-focused activities designed to help people get to know the industry better.
The resume blitz allowed youth to meet with businesses that are actively seeking new employees. Throughout the XPO show floor, businesses had signs front and centre, indicating that they were looking for talent.
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According to Statistics Canada, jobs in agriculture account for one in nine jobs in Canada, employing more than 2.3 million people.
Mark Crawford, service and repair shop manager at Waterloo-based Centrifuges Unlimited Inc., was among the employers’ seeking applicants. He said it is important to find people who are excited to get into the workforce.
“We are looking for motivated individuals who are looking to challenge themselves and provide an opportunity for young workers to get into the workforce and get a start on their professional careers,” he said.
The event also gave students an opportunity to meet with colleges and universities that will offer a future pathway to the dairy industry. Sixteen-year-old Emily Van Den Broek used Canadian Dairy XPO as a chance to chat with educational advisors from the University of Guelph, one of Canada’s leading agriculture schools.
She said she is eager to explore what educational opportunities are available to help her achieve her goals.
“You work for yourself; you work with animals all day. They say find a job you love; you don’t have to work the rest of your life. There are good and bad days all the time, but I would rather have a bad day with cows than a bad day at the office,” she said.
Source: Farmtario.com