“Keep your passion for plants and the landscape growing, it is what makes our work different, interesting, to be able to beautify or protect a landscape is something very special. Like an Olympian it takes belief, dedication, enthusiasm, and tenacity.”
Mark Burleton, National Capital Commission
 
OTTAWA HOME AND GARDEN SHOW 2010 -- MARCH 25 - 28
Thursday, 25 February 2010

ottawa_home__garden_2009_l_web.jpg At this year’s Ottawa Home and Garden Show Skills/Compétences Canada will showcase four landscape gardening competitors from Fanshawe College, who will build an elaborate landscaping project over the course of the four day show.

An expected 30 000 spectators will be able to see this landscape creation from conception to fruition.  There will also be opportunities to participate and learn hands-on some aspects of this fulfilling trade.   Experts and representatives from the Canadian Nursery and Landscaping Association, Fanshawe College and Skills/Compétences Canada will be on hand to describe the merits of this exciting trade.

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
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Mr. Ken Nentwig 

Fanshawe College Instructors
Mr. Darcy DeCaluwe
Mr. Ron Koudys Biography

Students
Mark Adema
Matthew Meade
Brad Devries
Michelle Dore
Students biographies

 

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Buy your tickets online & save $3 on adult admission.

 

 
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Our Mission

"Skills/Compétences Canada® is a national, not for profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies to Canadian youth"


Since its inception in 1989, S/CC has evolved into a pan-Canadian organization offering skilled trades and technology competitions at the regional, provincial/territorial, national and international levels as well as other awareness programs for thousands of young Canadians.

Skills/Compétences Canada is also a founding partner of the national awareness campaign, "Skilled Trades: A Career You Can Build On ".

Over the next two decades, employers in Canada will find it difficult to hire and retain skilled workers. We want to help Canada’s industries find well-trained, well-prepared young people to fill these positions.  S/CC wants youth to understand the many opportunities, benefits and rewards of skilled trade and technology careers. Improving the expertise and confidence of individuals pursuing technical careers will benefit us all.

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