Released on November 22, 2006
As part of the Province's $52.6 million training announcement, another 59 citizens in the Central region will have an opportunity to receive the training they need.In total, 2,584 new opportunities have been created in Saskatchewan.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is delivering on its promise to expand training opportunities to meet the demands of our province's vibrant and growing industries and businesses," Premier Lorne Calvert said. "These opportunities provide young people in every corner of the province with an even brighter future – and more opportunities to learn, grow and prosper right here at home."
The total training investment in the Central region is worth $368,000 which will provide for the following:
• A seven seat expansion in the Licensed Practical Nursing program in Watrous;
• 12 Pre-Trades Welding training opportunities in the Southey area; and
• Two Adult Basic Education 5-10 programs in Wakaw and Punnichy for a total 40 new training opportunities.
"From oilfield training in western Saskatchewan to diamond driller training in the north, we're creating the opportunities our young people need where they need them," Advanced Education and Employment Minister Pat Atkinson said. "We're drawing a direct path between the learner and the job, and creating the training opportunities necessary to bring the two together."
"Carlton Trail Regional College is pleased to work with business, labour, and government to build our regional economy," Carlton Trail Regional College CEO Rob Barber said. "Our region has seen a continued demand for skilled trades people and health care professionals, and this investment allows us to satisfy that demand by providing our employers with the employees they need."
The $52.6 million total represents the greatest investment in training in the Province's history.
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For More Information, Contact:
| Christopher Jones-Bonk Advanced Education and Employment Regina Phone: 306-798-3106 | Rob Barber Carlton Trail Regional College Humboldt Phone: 306-682-6851 |