CNP programme funding stopped !!!

[Mark Ross CNP]

Hi All
I have heard on the grape vine that all funding for the CNP programme has been stopped.
  What will this mean for the CNP programme? Is there any info available?
Regards
Mark Ross

[Michael Gleeson CNP]

Gidday Mark
an interesting comment you make. CNP still seems to be heavily promoted so I wonder if this is only a rumour? Lets see what the mob from Epping have to say.

Cheers Michael Gleeson

[Admin CNP]

Hi there,
Sorry to have taken a few days to answer your question.  We are currently working on the final stages of the new NGIA website as well as a new website called Green-Life Careers.  They will be launched next week, so keep an eye out.  I mention this because you will find that there is the CNP page and new forum on this site - so never fear - CNP is still going strong.
Put simply, the funding proposal that NGIA put in to Horticulture Australia LImited (HAL) for marketing monies for CNP was not endorsed - this is where your rumour has come from.  What this simply means is that we will be using other means to get the CNP message out.  We are already working on these so there is no need to worry about the Program.  We continue to increase in numbers - we have reached 255 members this week! 
Regards,
Fiona Kelly
National Training & Recognition Manager
NGIA

[Kate Malfroy CNP]

That's great news Fiona - on a lot of fronts.  That CNP is not under any funding threat firstly, of course, but also that it sounds like it's about to get a whole new lease of life through the revamped website, including the Greenlife Careers project.

If potential hortys, responding to the careers project marketing, go to the new website here's hoping they'll see an active and stimulating CNP forum in operation and be encouraged to join our great industry....  so fellow CNPs - let's get active on this forum and help it reach its potential.

Looking forward greatly to seeing it all roll out next Tuesday.

Kate

[Michael Gleeson CNP]

Gidday all
I think Kate has said it all. Thanks Kate. It is absolutely important that all members get behind this program and make it continue to improve.

Cheers Michael Gleeson

[Mark Ross CNP]

Fantastic news, This programme is so important for our future horties. And old buggers like myself.
Onwards and upwards!!!!!!!
Mark Ross