The GREAT Institute Webinar Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Education and Training

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On THU.JAN.14 Education and Training in Controlled Environment Agriculture – GREAT Institute Webinar will:

Give a comprehensive overview of the Post-Secondary Canadian CEA Education and Training sector.
Identify gaps and opportunities for growth in the CEA Education and Training space.
Explore potential for multi-institutional integrated training packages.
Present recent progress in CEA STEM module development and deployment for primary and secondary school students.
Discuss the state of CEA sector public awareness, and opportunities to enhance the awareness of the importance of CEA.

The webinar agenda:

10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. GREAT Introduction and Concept.

10:40 – 11:10 Summary of High Level CEA Educational Offerings Surveys.

10:40 – 10:50 Post Secondary Landscape.

10:50 – 11:00 Primary and Secondary School Programming.

11:00 – 11:10 Public Education Vehicles.

11:10 – 11:30 LIVE Audience Online Feedback and Inputs Survey.

11:30 – 11:45 CEA Industry Employers Weigh-in.

11:30 – 11:35 Niki Bennett, Science Coordinator, OGVG.

11:35 – 11:40 Matt Baird, CEO, Baird AE.

11:40 – 11:45 David Arkell, CEO, 360 Energy.

11:45 – Noon Wrap Up and Next Steps