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Careers in Sustainability

Careers in Sustainability

Professional Organizations

Connecting job-seekers with Nova Scotia’s growing Bioeconomy employers!

About us

Careers in Sustainability is raising awareness about Nova Scotia’s bioeconomy and its many benefits, including creating clean, low-carbon products from underutilized resources while providing new and exciting career opportunities for people from all backgrounds across the province. The program offers wage subsidies for both temporary internships and long-term careers, as well as support for short-term employee upskilling and specialized software to assist employers in candidate evaluation.

Website
https://greenspringbio.ca/rapidfermtech/
Industry
Professional Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Nova Scotia
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2021

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Updates

  • 🎉Congratulations to the graduates of the RapidFermTech program! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the recent graduates who completed the RapidFermTech program last Friday. Over the past eight weeks, these participants have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and teamwork, making significant strides in their knowledge and skills. As a comprehensive initiative designed to address the critical shortage of Fermentation Technicians in the bioeconomy, RapidFermTech has empowered them to make a substantial impact in their future careers. As you move forward, we are excited to see the significant impact you will make in the field! A special thank you to our training partners, INNOV and the Verschuren Centre, for their invaluable support and expertise. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Upskill Canada powered by Palette Skills, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Nova Scotia for their generous funding and support. Here's to new beginnings and continued success! 🚀 #RapidFermTech #CareersinSustainability #Fermentation

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  • Thrilled to share that the talented students from RapidFermTech are currently at the Verschuren Centre for hands-on training in large-scale fermentation. 🧪 During their time at the Verschuren Centre, the students will explore fermentation technologies and processes, working alongside industry experts. This training is a unique opportunity for them to gain invaluable practical skills and knowledge to support advancements in the bioeconomy. Here’s to the future of Nova Scotia's bioeconomy and the bright minds driving it forward! #RapidFermTech #Fermentation #Training #Bioeconomy

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  • We are thrilled to announce that the RapidFermTech program participants have started their hands-on training at the INNOV facility! This marks a significant step in addressing the shortage of Fermentation Technicians in Nova Scotia's bioeconomy. 🙌 RapidFermTech is a comprehensive initiative aimed at bridging the skills gap through industry collaboration, strategic training partnerships, and funding support. With 40 hours of online modules and extensive hands-on training at INNOV and the Verschuren Centre, participants will gain cutting-edge skills in fermentation technology, contributing to a sustainable future and the growth of the bioeconomy. Special thanks to the Verschuren Centre for their client-tailored services and to INNOV, the dynamic R&D arm of CCNB, for hosting this critical phase of training. We are also deeply grateful to Palette Skills: Upskill Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia for their generous funding and support, which have made this program possible. Here's to empowering the next generation of Fermentation Technicians! 🌱🔬 #RapidFermTech #Bioeconomy #Fermentation #WorkforceDevelopment

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  • Careers in Sustainability reposted this

    Are you interested in building your skills for an exciting career in a high-tech field, producing sustainable, low-carbon products? RapidFermTech is an 8-week rapid upskilling program to train Fermentation Technicians, particularly for Industrial Fermentation companies located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Industrial Fermentation is an emerging and exciting field built around highly innovative companies that produce a range of sustainable, low-carbon products such as human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, dyes and pigments for the fashion industry, and more. It is a growing field offering high-quality, good-paying jobs. Applicants will be reviewed by employers who are in need of Fermentation Technicians and are interested in hiring graduates. This training program is being delivered in partnership with INNOV in Grand Falls, NB, and the Verschuren Centre in Sydney, NS. To learn more about this program, please visit https://lnkd.in/eCBi8WUK #Hiring #FermentationTechnician #Fermentation #Bioeconomy #NovaScotia

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