This lab can be modified for various grades and subjects, but it is best suited for​
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CALM - Career and Life Management
General Outcome 3: Career and Life Choices Students will develop and apply processes for managing personal, lifelong career development.​​
Curriculum Connections
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What is your future? Do you dream of owning your own business? Maybe you are the creative type, eager to make your mark with graphic design? Or perhaps you get excited by the idea of a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)? Would you be surprised to learn that all of those (and more!) are career options within the agri-food sector? Careers in agriculture and food are incredibly diverse… and they aren’t all on the farm.
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The agriculture and food sector is at the leading edge of research and innovation to address global challenges. There are endless opportunities which will allow you to make a difference: feed the growing population, protect the environment, care for animals, or help people.
What's Your Something?
The Western Producer
Financial Post
Did you know?
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1.4 billion people work in agriculture globally
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1 in 9 jobs in Canada are in the agri-food sector
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2.2 million Canadians work in agri-food
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There are 4 jobs waiting for every Bachelor of Agriculture graduate
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A future in agriculture is promising, and this is a great place to learn about the opportunities. GrowingCareers.ca provides an introduction to the diversity of careers found within the agri-food sector.
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There are hundreds of rewarding careers outside
the farm gate, such as:
Research
Biotechnology
Environmental Studies
Business
Marketing
Economics
Food science
Tourism
Finance
Nano technology
Graphics
Electronics
Transportation
Logistics
Health
Animal Science
And much more.........
produced by Agriculture In the Classroom, Manitoba
produced by Agriculture In the Classroom, Newfoundland
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Let's talk STEM careers!
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Step into the captivating world of agriculture and STEM through these inspiring videos featuring people making waves and paving the way in these fields. Learn from their stories and experiences to get a clear picture of these cool careers and how to make your way into them!
Feed Your Future 2023 presents Karen Schuett as she showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and the innovative technology behind turning manure lagoons into fresh water and valuable fertilizer.
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Watch the video to learn more!
Feed Your Future 2023 presents Dr. Claire Windeyer as she discusses her career journey in veterinary medicine and professional development in STEM!
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Watch the video to learn more!
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Join us as we talk to Hyerin Hong, Student Recruiter at the University of Alberta. Hyerin showcases the many agriculture programs and student clubs offered at U of A.
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Watch the video to learn more!
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Meet Kiera Young, Senior Vice President of Customers, Services and Products at MacDon! Follow along as she dives into all the different qualities that build strong leadership skills.
Watch the video to learn more!
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Watch our interview with Karlyn Stuart—Manager of GHG Scope 3 Emissions and Environmental Footprint Nutrien. Stuart shares her own career journey in agriculture and how she helps Nutrien achieve their goals of feeding the future in an environmentally sustainable way.
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Watch the video to learn more!
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Join us as we talk to Debra McLennan, Food and Nutrition Coordinator at Alberta Pulse Growers. Debra shares her career journey as a dietitian in agriculture and how she now helps Alberta Pulse Growers achieve their goal of seeing "pulses on every farm, on every plate".
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Watch the video to learn more!
Networking is an important part of any career. It helps you make connections and share information within the business world. Watch our interview with Kelly Smith-Fraser of NuHaven Cattle Co. for networking tips and tricks, as she takes you along on her journey of self-discovery and confidence building.
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Watch the video to learn more!
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Let's Keep GROWING!
Want to dig deeper into the topic?
Download the lesson plan and accompanying student worksheet to engage students and challenge them to think critically about careers in agriculture.
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TO FIND OUT!