Returning winter 2027
FOR EMPLOYERS

GROW Employers of Choice (EOC)

Practical leadership training that helps landscape and horticulture business owners and managers strengthen their hiring, onboarding, employee retention and workplace culture.

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Who it’s for

Owners, managers and team leaders in Ontario's landscape and horticulture industry

Next intake

Winter 2027; exact dates will be shared soon

duration, Format, cost

To be announced

program status

Returning in winter 2027

Employers of Choice is returning in winter 2027. The program supports Ontario landscape and horticulture owners and managers through practical learning focused on recruiting, onboarding, employee retention and workplace culture. Dates, format, cost, facilitator, curriculum and attendance limits will be announced. Join the interest list to receive updates.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS

What you'll get

Practical leadership support, sector-specific guidance and peer learning you can apply to your business right away.

Tools you can use right away

Practical tools you can use the same week: job descriptions, interview techniques, onboarding plans, retention strategies.

Facilitator who knows the sector

Learn with a facilitator who understands the realities of managing people in landscape and horticulture businesses.

Group of your peers

Work through common leadership challenges with other owners and managers facing similar issues.

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What employers say about GROW

Real results from employers and graduates

“GROW participants put the time in to get training which takes commitment and an interest in the industry.
As an employer, what more can you ask for?”

Roger Dutra
GROW Employer | Dutra Landscape
previous program curriculum

What the 2026 program covered

The March 2026 cohort completed two modules. Previous workshops have explored the following key topics.
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Recruiting (March 2026)

Preparation, attraction, interviewing and hiring. Writing effective job descriptions, interview techniques, and creating offers that attract quality candidates.
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Retention (March 2026)

Orientation versus onboarding, retention strategies, building company culture, and professional employee transitions.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Key dates

See the important dates for applications, training and program completion.

Milestone

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2027 program details published
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