Saskatchewan鈥檚 provincial government announced annual funding of $24.2 million to the eight regional colleges in the province for skills training programs on September 21.
小蓝视频east College will receive $2.7 million.聽
鈥淲e are very pleased with the funding announcement that allows 小蓝视频east College to continue offering these vital programs to our students,鈥� 小蓝视频east College President and CEO Patrick Stoddart said.聽鈥淐ontinued funding such as this allows for us to prepare and carry out multiyear plans that benefit both students and labour markets in southeast Saskatchewan.鈥澛�
The funding allows the colleges to deliver a variety of education and skills training programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE), both off and on-reserve, Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP), as well as the Skills Training Allocation.聽
ABE and ESWP programs provide adult learners with basic employment skills and workplace experience, leading to either further training or attachment to the labour market.
The Skills Training Allocation provides access to accredited training programs that meet the labour market needs of employers across various sectors of the provincial economy. Funding is also provided to support the delivery of language training programs.聽
鈥淭he Government of Saskatchewan has been working with our industries to deliver real training opportunities that make sense for our labour market and those careers in demand,鈥� Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.
鈥淲e want to see more people actively engaged in the workforce, which benefits individuals, families and communities right across our province. The programs our regional colleges will deliver with this funding, from basic skills programs to language training, will support individuals as they pursue further education and move into employment opportunities in Saskatchewan.鈥�
