CNA holds fur farm information sessions across province
1/10/2007 12:46:33 PM
College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Fur Breeders Association, is offering a unique Fur Farm Production training program in response to the growth and economic development of the fur industry.
This one-year skills training initiative is designed to provide a solid foundation for participants wishing to pursue employment within the fur industry as well as offer training for those interested in fur farm development. The program will cover business development skills as well as skills related to farming mink and fox. Training will be delivered at various locations throughout the province.
New fur markets in the Far East, Russia, and China and the rejuvenation of the fur industry in Western Europe and North America is driving the growth and development of fur production world wide.
Closer to home, rural Newfoundland has seen the growth and expansion of the fur industry by both Danish and local enterprise alike, in communities like Cavendish and Cox’s Cove.
“The province is positioned to become the leading province in farmed fur production, targeting substantial growth in the fur industry and increasing employment opportunities,” stated Chan Wiseman, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture indicated, in reference to growth in the industry.
With the rapid expansion of the fur industry, comes the need for skilled farm production workers.
“One of the supports for industry will be to address and meet its training objectives, leading to the long term sustainability of the fur industry in rural Newfoundland,” explained Blake Cryderman, Chair of Contract Training and Continuing Education.
CNA will partner with fur farms at designated locations throughout the province to ensure the effective delivery of this practical approach to skills development.
“Essentially the farm becomes an extension of the classroom as students follow the lifecycle of the mink and fox and explore the diversity of a fur farm,” stated Cryderman.
Further details will be provided through information sessions at various locations throughout the province:
Information Sessions:
Corner Brook Wednesday, Jan 10, 7:00 p.m. - CNA campus
Plum Point Thursday, Jan 11, 7:00 p.m. - Plum Point Motel
Grand Falls Monday, Jan 15, 7:00 p.m. - CNA campus
Clarenville Tuesday, Jan 16, 7:00 p.m. - CNA campus
Burin Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. - CNA campus
Cavendish Thursday, Jan 18, 7:00 p.m. - Cavendish Fire Hall
Applications are now being accepted for a Spring 2007 start date, pending sufficient enrollment. Interested persons should contact:
Michelle Yetman
College of the North Atlantic
4 Pike’s Lane, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A7
709 596.8957
michelle.yetman@cna.nl.ca
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