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Training, career pathways and workforce support for job seekers, workers and employers in Ontario's landscape and horticulture sector.
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This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Government of Ontario.

what grow supports

Practical support at every stage of a career

Choose the option that best describes you. Each program page shows current application status, eligibility, costs and commitments, and how to apply.

Looking for work

Start a career in landscape and horticulture with training, certifications and support designed to help you get hired.

Training for New Entrants

Already working in the industry

Build new skills, earn credentials and take the next step in your career.

Career Advancement Program

Employer or manager

Train your staff, develop leaders, hire work-ready candidates and build your workforce.

Employer Programs

2,500+ professional members

Landscape Ontario is the province's premier horticultural trades association.

Up to $1,500

Employers can access Career Advancement funding to help cover training costs.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Explore GROW programs

Programs are designed for different stages of employment, training and workforce development.
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FOR JOB SEEKERS
Training for New Entrants

Free, hands-on training that prepares you to start working in landscape and horticulture.

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Waitlist open  -  2026–2027
FOR EMPLOYERS & WORKERS
Career Advancement Program

Flexible training for employees you want to develop or promote, up to $1,500 per learner.

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Returning winter 2027
FOR EMPLOYERS
Employers of Choice

Build stronger leadership, hiring, onboarding and retention practices for your business.

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Ongoing support

More ways Landscape Ontario can help

Apprenticeship

Build your skills and work toward Red Seal certification with Landscape Ontario support.


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Hire GROW Graduates

Connect with work-ready candidates who have completed GROW’s entry-level training.

New cohorts supporting winter employment and spring 2027 hiring are being planned.

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Landscape.jobs

Post open roles or find opportunities on Landscape Ontario’s industry job board. Free for job seekers and employers.


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why grow

Built for Ontario’s landscape and horticulture sector

Industry connected
Programs are developed with Landscape Ontario and the employers who work in the sector.
Practical training
Learning is designed around real workplace needs.
Career focused
Support extends beyond training into employment and advancement.
Publicly funded
GROW is delivered through Employment Ontario with government funding.
GROW IN ACTION

What participants and employers say

First-hand feedback from learners, workers and employers
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Aurélio Teixeira
Site Supervisor, Strathmore
GROW Program Graduate | Supervisory Training Program

"I became a better leader after the program, I learned how to delegate and handle overwhelming situations. This has allowed me to approach this season in a better state of mind with the ability to stay calm when dealing with new situations."

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Michael Chudy
Owner, Gardenzilla

"GROW has been phenomenal for finding new employees...Now, when we see the GROW Program on an applicant's resume, they move to the top of our list"

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Tamara Modebadze
GROW Graduate • Dutra Landscape

"Thanks to Landscape Ontario and the great staff with GROW, I found exactly what I was looking for!"

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Jessie Leslie
Supervisor, Lawn Troopers
GROW Program Graduate | GROW Supervisory Training Program

"The program was exceptionally well put together to make the most out of everyone's time... The best takeaway from the program was the support from other participants which made for a nice sense of community. It was amazing to learn with like-minded people from all sorts of different companies across the landscape industry."

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Tamara Modebadze
GROW Graduate • Dutra Landscape

"Thanks to Landscape Ontario and the great staff with GROW, I found exactly what I was looking for!"

Read Dutra's story
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Michael Chudy
Owner, Gardenzilla

"GROW has been phenomenal for finding new employees."

Read Gardenzilla's story
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