CALGARY, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Terra Life Sciences Inc. (Terra Life Sciences) is pleased to announce its partnership with Olds College to support the College's new Cannabis Production program offering.

The company will work with the College to develop and deliver education and training for students to help prepare them for career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

"We're extremely proud to be a founding partner with Olds College in the development of this program, as it will turn out graduates with valuable skills who know the ins and outs of not just the horticultural side of the industry but the regulatory side as well which, for our industry, is critical," said Dr. Anil Jain, President and Chief Executive Officer of Terra Life Sciences.

"We will be hiring approximately 20 additional staff in the near term. We look forward to welcoming the first group of students from the program for field training at our facilities in Olds this summer and to adding program graduates to our team as our medical cannabis manufacturing and cultivation operations expand."

Terra Life Sciences is providing curriculum input and other subject matter expertise to the program, which is being offered through Continuing Education at the College. As well, the company will provide students with on-the-job field training opportunities at its operations and explore potential applied research activities to take place at Terra Life Sciences facilities.

About Terra Life Sciences Inc.

Terra Life Sciences believes every life deserves to be lived to its fullest potential and is unlocking that potential by researching and developing innovative cannabis-derived medical products. Combining exceptional clinical research, precise extraction, customized compounding, and standardized dosing and delivery, we are improving people's lives by bringing pharma discipline to the medical cannabis industry.

We produce pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications and premium grade wellness products for both the Canadian and international markets at our facilities in Olds, Alberta, and are a leading global manufacturer of pharma-grade softgels and other products. Terra Life Sciences is focused on developing new research and evidence-based formulations to revolutionize wellness. Find out more at www.terralifesciences.com.

About Olds College: Olds College is the premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research community specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental management. Olds College first opened its doors in 1913, and now includes programming that covers Animal Sciences, Horticulture, Land & Water, Fashion, Business, Hospitality & Tourism, and Trades & Apprenticeships. www.oldscollege.ca

SOURCE Terra Life Sciences

For further information: Terra Life Sciences Inc., [email protected], 403.768.1501