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Holland Marsh Resources

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Holland Marsh Resources


The area now known as the Holland Marsh was originally simply a regular marsh.  William Day, a professor at the Ontario Agricultural College, led the project to drain the area beginning in 1925. The process began with soil analyses and successful growing tests to prove the viability of the idea.

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Agritourism Toolkit


If you’re thinking of starting an Agritourism business this Toolkit is for you! Learn how to Prepare, Plan, Launch and Evaluate your new agriculture-related business.

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Integrated Learning in Simcoe County 


Did you know that Simcoe County is home to Georgian College, Ontario’s leading co-op college, and Lakehead University?

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Take the Path Less Travelled and Journey into the Tourism Sector


Every year, Simcoe County welcomes around nine million visitors, making tourism a billion-dollar industry in this region. As a result, tourism accounts for thousands of local job openings, from entry level positions to executive careers, from part-time, seasonal employment to full-time permanent work.

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Student Co-Op Opportunities – A recruitment strategy that’s here to stay


Looking for a cost-effective solution to recruitment? In an economy with labour shortages across industries, co-op student opportunities are a great way to develop students into loyal, life-long employees. Most Co-op positions align with the school calendar, starting in September, January, and May. Terms typically last four months, with some work terms lasting up to 16 months.

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3 Strategies for Talent Attraction


The best candidates will be selective in what jobs to apply for due to the time it takes to complete applications – A local Employment Ontario Office, FOCUS Employment Services recommends including salary or rate of pay as well as benefits, vacation time and any other compensation you offer.

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