December and January cohort applications are now open. The program will be funding approximately 400 participants to upskill in the digital twinning field.
Give your business a competitive advantage and upskill your workforce with the Seeding Digital Skills Program. Embrace the future of smart farming and food/beverage processing innovation while boosting productivity and profitability with cutting-edge digital twin technology training, available at no cost! Register Today!
This program is open to businesses of all sizes in the agriculture and food/beverage processing sectors, as well as limited spaces available for businesses in the clean tech and manufacturing sectors. Businesses in these sectors looking to grow, become more efficient and increase their bottom line using leading edge technology could benefit from this training.
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Program Overview
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce — together with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, Food and Beverage Ontario, and Food Processing Skills Canada — is offering an innovative training program designed to upskill your workforce with the latest digital twin technology. The program is funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada. In addition to free training, employers will also have access to Unity Hub’s 400+ hours of on-demand modules.
This program provides businesses across the agriculture, food/beverage processing operations, clean tech and manufacturing fields with the skills to develop, manage, and deploy interactive digital twins using Unity’s powerful real-time 3D platform to meet the needs of their business.
Give your business a competitive advantage and upskill your workforce with the Seeding Digital Skills Program. Embrace the future of smart farming and food/beverage processing innovation while boosting productivity and profitability with cutting-edge digital twin technology training, available at no cost! Join us in shaping the future of food and farming with digital innovation.
Limited Time Offer
For a limited time only, registrants in the Seeding Digital Skills program will also have an opportunity to access a reserved placement in our Student Work Placement Program! The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) provides employers hiring eligible post-secondary students on work placements, with subsidies of up to 50% of the wages (to a maximum of $5,000) for each ‘net new’ placement. Click here to learn more about the TOP Student Work Placement Program.
By registering and participating in the Seeding Digital Skills program, eligible businesses will have a TOP placement reserved, enabling your business to hire a student participating in a Post Secondary Work Integrated Learning placement, during the Fall (Sept-Dec 2025) or Winter (Jan-Apr 2026) term. Spots are limited, so sign up now for the Seeding Digital Skills program to secure your place!
Program Details
- Duration: 12 weeks. Your live training class will be on the same day of the week at the same time for the duration of your cohort.
- Weekly Commitment: 3 hours live instruction + additional self-study hours as needed (up to 10 hours/week).
- Start Dates: July to December (spaces are limited).
- Format: 100% online (live + self-paced), access to live instructors and online learning resources.
- Language of Training: English.
Program Benefits
- Licensing: Participants who complete the course will have access to the license for the Unity platform after the training period.
- Fast ROI: Reduce costly inefficiencies, errors, and downtime.
- Easy to Learn: Designed for a range of skill levels—including people without tech backgrounds.
- Future-Ready Workforce: Equip your team to handle digital tools used by the most competitive businesses today.
Participant Prerequisites
- Access to a computer with Windows 10, 11 (64-bit); MacOS 11+.
- Access to stable internet (minimum 10Mbps). You can test your internet speed HERE .
- Minimum computer hardware specifications can be found HERE
- Ability to download and install software (participants will be required to access Unity Hub and download Unity editor). Must be able to locate downloaded files and install programs.
- Basic digital literacy skills including copy/pasting text, moving files to different folders, and unzipping folders.
- Exposure to foundational programming knowledge (C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.) is an asset, but not a requirement.
- Ability to use problem solving and logical thinking. Strong willingness to learn; self-motivated and committed.
- Dual screens are an asset, but not required
Training Focus
- Real-time data integration and interactive visualization.
- CAD asset optimization with Pixyz.
- Exploration of key applications including product configurators, interactive demos, and real-time building management solutions.
- Hands-on workshops visualizing live data, environmental simulations, and remote WebGL Accessibility.
- An opportunity to bring an example challenge your business is currently facing and work towards crafting a digital twin solution.
- Course curriculum
Terms of Participation
- Program is open to businesses in the agriculture or food/beverage processing industries. There are also limited spots available for businesses in the clean tech and manufacturing industries.
- Employer must be a Canadian registered business. [Note that we do have limited spots available for agriculture, food/beverage processing, clean tech and manufacturing businesses located in other provinces outside of Ontario. Please email us at seedingskills@occ.ca to determine if your business is eligible.]
- Eligible employees must be part of your Canadian-based operations.
- Fee charged for participants who drop out prior to completion of the course.
- Employers agree that participants will receive one of the following after completion of the training: [a] Change in job description/responsibilities (Including new responsibilities associated to advancement track), [b] change in title, or [c] change in compensation.
Upcoming Cohort Start Dates
| Date | Time (ET) | Status |
| Tuesday July 22nd | Morning (9am-12pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Wednesday August 20th | Morning (9am-12pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Thursday September 4th | Morning (9am-12pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Thursday September 25th | Evening (6pm-9pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Thursday October 16th | Morning (9am-12pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Thursday October 16th | Afternoon (1pm-4pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Wednesday November 12th | Afternoon (1pm-4pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Thursday November 27th | Evening (6pm-9pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
| Monday December 1st | Afternoon (1pm-4pm) | Full – No Seats Remaining |
*These cohorts will have 12 weeks of live training sessions.
| Date | Time (ET) | Status |
| Wednesday January 7th, 2026 | Afternoon (1pm-4pm) | 75% Seats Full |
| Thursday January 8th, 2026 | Morning (9am-12pm) | 50% Seats Full |
| Thursday January 8th, 2026 | Evening (6pm-9pm) | 50% Seats Full |
| Tuesday January 13th, 2026 | Afternoon (1pm-4pm) | 50% Seats Full |
*These cohorts will have 8 weeks of live training sessions, and 4 weeks of self-paced on-demand training sessions.
Ready to elevate your business? Register your employees here!
CASE STUDIES
Learn how digital twin technology is transforming the Agri-Food industry below.
Digital Twins in Food & Beverage
ABOUT UNITY
Learn more about Unity Technologies, the engine behind your digital twin!
Check out Unity’s course curriculum for digital twin training.
TESTIMONIALS
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— | “The tutorials were well-structured and the instructor was generous with her time, helping me fill the gaps in my knowledge. It was great to have the live class recordings to refer back to. I have only basic programming knowledge, but for me, the program has value in helping me understand the technology so that I can better speak to colleagues and customers. I can see digital twins being useful for monitoring off-site greenhouses, as well as for designing training modules for our staff as the company grows.” -Kerri H. |
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— | “My experience with the training has been extremely positive. The weekly sessions are something I genuinely look forward to, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to develop new skills that I can apply both personally and professionally. One of my favorite parts has been learning how to use the software and then applying that knowledge to small projects. For instance, one of my first personal experiments was creating little lollipops using Prefabs, which was a fun and rewarding way to see the concepts in action. I can see this technology being incredibly valuable for Haven Greens, both immediately and long-term. In the short term, having a digital representation of Phase 2 would help us plan more efficiently, improve team communication, and identify potential challenges before they occur. It’s a hands-on way to visualize workflows, optimize layouts, and ensure smooth operations. Looking further ahead, I believe a full digital twin of the greenhouse could become an essential tool for managing lettuce growth and production. We could simulate variables like light intensity, nutrient concentration, ventilation strategies, and even unpredictable factors like pest infestations. Running these simulations in a digital environment would allow us to test “what-if” scenarios safely and efficiently, ultimately supporting healthier crops and more consistent yields.” -Carol L. |
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— | “As our farm is a pretty dynamic system with a lot of inputs, it’s obvious that running the operation with a small crew can be a handful, so having reliable, up-to-date information at the farmer’s fingertips is essential. Whether it is a 3D representation like some of the examples we’ve seen or a simple dashboard that allows farmers and hands to see status and diagnose issues remotely, a reliable digital twin would allow a small operation like ours or a single farmer to allocate limited resources to maximize efficiency. I’m very excited about the possibilities of the digital twin concept and grateful for the chance to learn more about the tech, ways to apply it to our situation here at Meeting Place, and to gain enough familiarity to start talking to people about how it could be used for them. I’m very excited about the possibilities of the digital twin concept and grateful for the chance to learn more about the tech, ways to apply it to our situation here at Meeting Place, and to gain enough familiarity to start talking to people about how it could be used for them.” -Ben H. |
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— | “My experience has been very positive. The course is well organized, with a clear balance between live instruction and self-paced learning. I appreciate the hands-on segments where we use Unity to build and apply digital twins, CAD asset optimization, and real-time data visualization. The instructors do a good job of breaking down complex technical concepts (including 3D modelling, simulations, asset workflows) into practical tasks, so even with limited prior tech/3D experience, I’ve been able to follow along and start applying what I learn. The skills from this course will let me create virtual, real-time 3D models (digital twins) of parts of my business—whether it’s the production space, workflow layout, or equipment setup. This means I can simulate changes (layout, process flow, machinery placement, etc.) before implementing them in real life, which helps reduce waste, costly mistakes, downtime, and inefficiencies.” -Ammar A. |
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“The Seeding Digital Skills training program has been an incredibly valuable opportunity. Having access to a premier platform like Unity, paired with a wealth of structured resources, is not something most businesses would ever get without significant cost. The fact that it’s being offered at no charge is a major benefit, and I see real value in what it makes possible. |
Past Events
Seeding Digital Skills Information Session (Agri-Food Sector Businesses)
Tuesday, October 6, 2025, 12 pm to 1 pm ET.
Seeding Digital Skills Webinar (Ontario Agriculture and Food/Beverage)
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 12 pm to 1 pm ET.
Seeding Digital Skills Information Session: Agriculture
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12 pm to 12:30 pm ET.
Seeding Digital Skills Information Session (Food & Beverage feat. Food and Beverage Ontario).
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12 pm to 12:30 pm ET.
Seeding Digital Skills Information Session (Food & Beverage feat. Food Processing Skills Canada).
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12 pm to 1 pm ET.
Seeding Digital Skills (Agriculture feat. the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council).
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 12 pm to 1 pm ET
The Seeding Digital Skills program is delivered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO), and Food Processing Skills Canada. The program is funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada. Training provided by Unity Technologies.
