Deadline: 10-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, the most comprehensive industry-wide program available for young people in Saskatchewan.
The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program aims to create a community of graduates with a deeper understanding of agriculture, business, community, leadership and advocacy for the industry. Graduates will benefit from the most immersive industry-wide mentorship experience available.
In partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Government of Canada, the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition and accepts eight (8) successful applicants into an 18-month mentorship experience that includes:
- Industry knowledge
- Advocacy
- Business education
- Networking
- Board & governance training
- Social connections
Who will my mentor be?
- CWA’s Mentorship Advisory Committee will pair mentees with industry leading mentors based on existingskills, interests, abilities, and desired outcomes. CWA’s mentor partners will be a cross section of leaders in the fields of grain/pulses/oilseed production, livestock, value-added processing, and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is open to any Saskatchewan resident aged 18-39. At least 6 of the 8 successful applicants will be involved in primary agricultural production.
For more information, visit https://www.agribition.com/get-involved/next-gen-program