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DELIVERED BY Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub

start dates

October 28, 2024

Languages

English

Duration

5 weeks

Delivery

Hybrid

Credentials

Certificate of completion provided by Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub, INNOV, and the Verschuren Centre

information about the program

RapidFermTech is a 5-week rapid upskilling program to train Fermentation Technicians, particularly for employment with Industrial Fermentation companies located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Applicants will be reviewed by employers who are in need of Fermentation Technicians and are interested in hiring graduates. The Industrial Fermentation industry is growing in Nova Scotia, and as such, fermentation skills are highly sought after and enable employees to build inspiring and well-compensated careers.

The RapidFermTech program will deliver a customized, focused curriculum, taking an industry-led approach to ensure the concepts and skills developed are aligned with industry needs. Participants will receive virtual and hands-on technical training with industry-representative equipment at both INNOV and the Verschuren Centre. This program will be unique in Canada, strengthening local industries and attracting international companies, creating an ‘anchoring’ effect where Nova Scotia and Canada become a preferred location for their operations.

Industrial Fermentation is an emerging and exciting process used to produce a range of sustainable, low-carbon and earth-friendly products. Our innovative local companies are continuously discovering applications for products created through the process of fermentation. Examples of products currently being made here include ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition and compounds used in cosmetics as well as dyes and pigments for the fashion industry.

The program is planned to start on October 28, 2024, with 40 hours of guided online content. After that, students will receive 1.5 weeks of hands-on training at INNOV in Grand Falls, NB, and 2 weeks of hands-on training at the Verschuren Centre in Sydney, NS. The hands-on part of the program will include training on industry-relevant fermentation equipment. Support for travel costs is available for the INNOV portion of hands-on training.

Development and delivery of the RapidFermTech curriculum has received financial support from Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, in collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub, and contributions from employer partners.

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Eligibility for SalesCamp

To be admitted and accepted into the program, you must be:
  • Be actively searching for work and ready to take on employment opportunities tech sales.
  • Be able to legally work in Canada. 
  • Not be a full-time student.
  • Be a highly motivated individual actively seeking out new opportunities.
  • Have least 3 years of formal work experience in Canada or abroad.
  • Have an English language rating of CLB Level 8, or IELTS of 6.5 overall.
  • Be available for Zoom sessions, many of which will be full-time.
  • Be able and committed to attending networking day events as part of regular programming.
  • Be comfortable using technology and learning online.
  • Live or intend to live in the province where the program is being offered.
  • Have a reliable internet connection, device, and a quiet environment for virtual learning.
  • Be committed and able to join the Canadian workforce full-time immediately following the program.
You may not be eligible if:
  • You do not pass our application and/or interview skills assessment. 
  • You are not actively searching or able to start a job in business-to-business tech sales.
  • You are not able to legally work in Canada.
  • You do not reside in the province where the program is operating.
  • You are going to school full-time.
  • You do not have three years of work experience outside of your studies.
  • You are interested in taking SalesCamp solely for learning purposes, but are building your own business and not intending to work in the field.

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