Thinking about a new Career? Why not Aquaculture?
If you currently live on Vancouver Island and are thinking about your future career choice, or if you’re thinking of a career change, you may want to consider aquaculture. According to Don McRae, the Minister of Agriculture, aquaculture is a half-billion dollar industry in British Columbia, and it is anticipated that this sector will see continued growth as we move into the future, which translates into future opportunities for skilled individuals.
So what exactly is aquaculture? Aquaculture is the farming of fish, aquatic plants, molluscs, and crustaceans in controlled environments of fresh or salt water. These products are grown in earthen pods, freshwater lakes and bays, or in the open ocean, where they are fed and cared for to ensure that they are of a fine quality and healthy. The fish or plants are monitored to ensure they reach an appropriate size after which they are harvested, processed, and shipped to market. This includes working on Net Pen fish farms, in local and government hatcheries, and also working in shellfish operations.
I’m interested, but how do I start? Excel Career College is bringing the Program to Port Hardy for the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation. There are 12 seats available to get this training. If you are interested, please talk to Erin Latham els.latham@gmail.com or stop by the band office to enroll. Class will be held in the Nation’s territory, so you won’t even need to travel for school. If this is something that interests you, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! To find out more about the program, you can contact Shannon at Excel Career College, at info@excelcareercollege.com or call 1-855-334-2452.
Info Session will be held on Tuesday July 21 at 1:00pm. Come by to see if this exciting career is right for you!