The Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist Programconnects talented people with employers! A new program connecting talent to agribusiness The Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program by Palette Skills is an 8-week, 130-hour training led by industry experts, designed to give skilled workers the tools to identify, manage, and implement technological solutions across the Prairies. Rapidly delivered and focused on recruitment, it covers emerging technologies like GIS, IoT, drones, AI, robotics, and big data. The program is divided into agribusiness, industrial/technical, and data analyst/ programmer streams. Participants gain professional skills, mentorship, coaching, networking, and project-based learning. Creating participant success and opportunity in agtech Due to its success, the program initially launched in Saskatchewan expanded to Alberta, assisting more individuals with transferable skills in shifting into the field of digital agriculture. Rouvay Wilding, a Ph.D. holder with a 20-year academic research career, moved to Canada from South Africa and joined the program to upskill her skills and apply her expertise in a new way. She now works as a research manager in pea breeding and genetics and credits the program's network for her success. "Looking back, what was most beneficial was the network around me, including the Palette Skills team, who are all now a part of my network,” she said. Helping employers meet talent needs quickly Learn more about upskilling in digital agriculture Palette Skills' program not only benefits participants but also employers. By partnering with Palette Skills, companies like Global Ag Risk Solutions - an innovative agricultural insurance provider that leverages tech to change the way farmers manage risk - have gained access to talented individuals they might have missed through traditional hiring processes. Damon Johnson, Director of Strategic Projects at Global Ag Risk Solutions, has already hired two program participants and considers it a career-defining decision. “In my 20-year career, hiring those two gentlemen was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” he said. Developed in collaboration with top agtech enterprises and academic partners, our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of the industry and equip graduates with the latest automation and digitization technologies. Sign up for the upcoming info session to know more! The program only costs 150$ for a limited time. Apply on our website today to get started!
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