Applications are OPEN for Class 22.
If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and help shape the future of Ontario’s agriculture and food sector, AALP Class 22 is for you!
You are in the right place if you want to:
- Make a positive difference in agriculture, food and rural communities.
- Be inspired into action.
- Strengthen your leadership skills.
- Dig deeper into self-analysis.
- Make life-long friends.
- Build a varied network of trusted associates.
- Expand your talents.
Resources for Applicants
How to Apply
Application deadline is December 31, 2026.
Interested applicants can apply online by completing the following two forms:
- Form 1: Contact Information
- Form 2: Application
IMPORTANT: Please email your Participant Commitment Form Class 22, Employer’s Commitment Form (if you are not self-employed) and Business Partner’s Commitment Form (If you have a business partner) to info@ruralontarioinstitute.ca with "AALP Class 22 Application" in the subject line. These commitment forms help confirm that applicants and their workplaces or business partners understand the time and participation expectations for AALP.
- Participant Commitment Form Class 22
- Business Partner Form Class 22 and/or
- Employer Commitment Form Class 22
Helpful hint: The online AALP application is a Microsoft Form, you will NOT be able to save your responses and return later to submit them. We recommend drafting your answers in a Word document first so you can edit them easily and save your work frequently before submitting.
Next Steps in the selection process
Applicant interviews will take place at the beginning of 2027. For more detailed information on the program and interview process, please read the AALP Orientation/Interview Information and Frequenlty Asked Questions.