Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), along with its collective of 10 provincial members, is inspiring students to explore careers in agriculture and food this November for Canada Career Month, a national campaign initiated by the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF). By putting agri-food careers into the spotlight through its thinkAG initiative, AITC-C hopes to get Canadian teens curious about the diversity of careers available in the sector and help close the labour shortage gap. 

This year’s celebrations include the launch of AITC-C’s new Kareero app, the release of an online instructional support guide for teachers for the career exploration game Career Case, and a 30-Day thinkAG Challenge for teachers and students.

AITC-C is also launching a new campaign during Canada Career Month called, ‘I Am Agriculture’ encouraging those in the agriculture and food industry to share the important role they play in this vital sector with #IAmAgriculture. Young people deserve to know that whatever their passions or interests are, agriculture will welcome them and has workplaces they can thrive in.”

“Canadian youth are excellent candidates for careers in agricultural technology and innovation due to their technological aptitudes and willingness to question the status quo. People who did not grow up in a farming environment are incredibly valuable to agriculture. We want youth to know their fresh perspectives are welcomed and needed in our industry,” said Shayla Wourms, AITC-C’s thinkAG manager.

Canada plays a vital role in feeding the world and includes an incredibly wide range of professions, from those who work on farms to careers in science, technology, business, and beyond.

 Source:  Agriculture in the Classroom November 1, 2022 news release