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CanACT, Canadian Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, is a student-run academic club at the University of Guelph that provides networking and professional development opportunities to students interested in agricultural communications. From guest speakers and workshops to conferences and field trips, we cater to the diverse interests of Guelph's students. CanACT offers leadership and skill development in communications while fostering connections between students and agriculture industry professionals. CanACT is the first international chapter of the US-based National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. |
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CanACT strives to enhance the connectivity between students at the University of Guelph and Canada’s agricultural communications sector by promoting agricultural communications professions to the student body, providing members with opportunities to improve communication skills, and assisting them in making professional contacts. |
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- Meet others with similar interests
- Learn more about agricultural communications
- Connect with industry professionals
- Network with other ACT chapters
- Travel! (ACT conferences, international field trips, etc.)
- Ag communications job shadowing & internships
- Personal development & career advancement
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National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), USA, was started in 1970 at the Agricultural Communicators in Education convention. Since then over 22 chapters have been established involving over 370 members across the US ... and Canada. CanACT began in January 2003. It is the only Canadian chapter of the US-based ACT. |
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