Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Micro-credentials are short, focused programs that teach specific knowledge, skills and competencies to help fill skills gaps in the workforce. These programs are often developed collaboratively between post-secondary education institutions and employers or industry groups in response to rapidly changing demands in the labour force.
The information below explains how micro-credentials benefit learners, employers and post-secondary institutions.
Micro-credentials provide learners with knowledge and skills in shorter timeframes, allowing them to upskill or reskill quickly without having to set aside two or three years as in a traditional certificate or diploma.
Micro-credentials are also an excellent complement to a learner's previous post-secondary education.
Students can pursue micro-credentials at the following Saskatchewan institutions:
Employers can use micro-credential qualifications to help fill skills gaps in the workforce by hiring new, qualified personnel, or quickly upskilling current employees.
Employers and industry groups can take an active role in the development of micro-credential programming by forming partnerships with post-secondary institutions and discussing specific labour market needs.
Saskatchewan's Guide to Micro-credentials provides more detailed information on how micro-credentials impact and benefit employers and industry groups.
Employers may be eligible for funding to support their employee training initiatives under the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant.
Micro-credentials are an opportunity for post-secondary education institutions to:
Post-secondary institutions can ensure learners have access to quality, relevant micro-credentials by collaborating with employers and industry groups to identify current gaps in the labour force and developing programming to meet those needs.
Saskatchewan's Guide to Micro-credentials provides institutions with a common foundation for understanding micro-credentials and a framework for developing and implementing new programming.
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