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Appendix B – Skills Training Allocation Program Management Plan
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Immigration and Career Training 12th floor, 1945 Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 2C8
Appendix B ‐ Skills Training Program Management Plan 2022‐23
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STA Financial Overview
Estimated Program Reserves (as of June 30,2022) STA Budget Allocation 2022‐23 Projected 2022‐23 STA expenditures
Projected Carry Forward 2023‐24
$0 $1,896,000 $1,839,852 $56,148
NORTH WEST COLLEGE Date Submitted: 02‐May‐22
Standard Program Name Institute/ Industry Credit Accredited Organization
Business Diploma (Year 1) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Information
Delivery Method Location
Start Date (dd/mmm/yy)
End Date (dd/mmm/yy) Program Days Program Capacity Projected Enrolment
Part‐time Full‐time Projected FLE Labs/clinicals provided
Work placements provided 2022‐23 ICT Funding
Projected STA Funding [A] Use of Carryover [B] Other Funding
Tuition & Books [C]
Partner Contribution [D] Total Cost Rationale
Total Course Cost [A+B+C+D] Cost per Seat
Brief Rationale for Program
Class room North Battleford Aug 29/22 April 28/23 125 20 16 17.78 N/A Yes $67,290 $0 $94,729 $162,019 $8,101 Now diploma as local employers are interested in this designation ‐ international students as well. Employers looking to hire entry level workers for business and industry respect this certification. History of strong interest by students and successful graduates and either employment or continuation to diploma or degree. Anticipated growth rate according to the EMSI data for our region.
Class room Meadow Lake Feb 6/23 June 16/23 93 12 10 8.30 Yes, in person Yes $47,321 $26,181 $73,502 $6,125 Significant demand for carpenters in the northern part of our region. Many of our reserve communities are investing in infrastructure and need trades people.
Combination (Class room and distance learning) Combination (Class room and distance learning) North Battleford Sep 6/22 May 9/23 135 15 13 15.64 Yes, in person Yes $76,914 $58,507 $135,421 $9,028 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment.
Meadow Lake Aug 29/22 April 28/23 135 15 13 15.64 Yes, in person Yes $70,412 $58,507 $128,919 $8,595 New facility being built in Meadow Lake with expanded beds therefore will need CCAs. Increasing demand for health care workers in rural Saskatchewan. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Combination (Class room and distance learning) Combination (Class room and distance learning) Shellbrook Sep 6/22 May 5/23 135 12 10 12.03 Yes, in person Yes $95,223 $35,104 $130,327 $10,861 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment.
North Battleford Sep 1/22 June 9/23 88 15 13 10.11 Yes, in person Yes $14,025 $72,720 $86,745 $5,783 Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and ministry's announcement of more jobs. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Combination (Class room and distance learning)
Lloydminster Aug 30/22 June 22/23 55 12 8 3.73 Yes, in person Yes $44,363 $37,669 $82,032 $6,836 Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and to attract new staff. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region. Culinary Arts Diploma Y1 Institute Assiniboine Class room Meadow Lake Sep 6/22 May 17/24 303 14 12 16.46 Yes, in person Yes $46,360 $176,003 $222,363 $15,883 Moving towards a culinary diploma ‐ there are so many value added skills in this program and it strongly supports community/industry engagement. Full menu food preparation, including nutrition, presentation and international cuisine. The program also includes research and menu planning for buffets, banquets, festivals and events. Grants Level 1 and 2 towards a Red Seal Chef. Restaurants in the north west are desperate for people including our camps and parks employers. This program has some seats set aside for international students as well. The curriculum from Assiniboine is very relevant to industry.
Educational Assistant Educational Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Electrician Electrician Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Forest to Fork Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Hairstylist (end) Hairstylist Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room North Battleford Aug 29/22 April 28/23 133 15 13 15.31 N/A Yes $68,890 $70,350
$139,240 $9,283 Significant demand in our region specifically due to Jordan's principle. Budget announcement of investing in positions across the province. Class room Meadow Lake Sep 12/22 Jan 27/23 92 12 10 8.39 Yes, in person Yes $49,360 $27,800 $77,160 $6,430 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. More graduates work in the industrial setting than for small business owners who are still needing electricians.
Class room Mistawasis First Nation Aug 22/22 Jan 20/23 103 10 8 7.30 Yes, in person Yes $56,400 $31,810 This program supports graduates to branch off into three
$88,210 $8,821 different certificates/employment ‐ Environmental Resource Management, Retail Meat Specialist or Culinary Arts. This program was developed by our College with the support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic to address needs raised by our First Nation partners. The exposure to responsible resource utilization and preservation, food security and maximization of resources and industry training certification is very attractive. The College had great support from local outfitters, SERM, First Nations
Class room North Battleford Aug 24/21 July 16/22 12 10 6 0.64 Yes, in person Yes $5,000 $0 $5,000 $500 Class room North Battleford Aug 23/22 July 14/23 250 10 8 17.78 Yes, in person Yes $88,370 $69,014 $157,384 $15,738 Class room Meadow Lake Aug 1/22 June 30/23 250 12 10 22.22 Yes, in person Yes $72,040 $80,852 $152,892 $12,741 Anticipated growth rate according to provincial data and EMSI locally! This program has great support from Battlefords employers for practical placements and subsequent employment. There are very few publically funded opportunities for this training in Saskatchewan and this program attracts students from outside our region. It is a profession that has turnover for a variety of reasons. There is great support for these professionals to also become entrepreneurs.
Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician Applied Certificate
Industrial Mechanics Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room Meadow Lake Feb 6/23 June 23/23 96 12 10 8.52 Yes, in person Yes $62,840 $26,986 $89,826 $7,486 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Employers have a long tradition of supporting the graduates from this program.
Class room North Battleford Feb 1/23 June 6/23 76 12 10 6.74 Yes, in person Yes $96,273 $27,000 $123,273 $10,273 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Students in the pas have been employed in regional manufacturing, mills and plants.
Office Administration Office Administration Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Combination (Class room and distance learning) Meadow Lake Aug 29/22 June 30/23 167 15 13 19.26 N/A Yes $93,826 $50,536 $144,362 $9,624 Solid long term program with good reputation and strong student interest. Employment with health, schools, government agencies, private enterprise. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI and the College reduced to a single location of offering during the pandemic but will support distance learners from across the region.
Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room Meadow Lake Sep 12/22 Jan 27/23 88 12 10 7.64 Yes, in person Yes $56,530 $28,062 $84,592 $7,049 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Employers have a long tradition of supporting the graduates from this program.
Practical Nursing ‐ end Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room North Battleford March 1/21 Feb 9/23 90 16 5 4.00 Yes, in person Yes $84,538 $18,855 $103,393 $6,462
Practical Nursing ‐ new Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute North West and Apprenticeship
Institute North West and Apprenticeship
Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 3) Institute North West and h Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room North Battleford Feb 28/23 Feb 14/25 63 16 14 7.78 Yes, in person Yes $59,646 $61,816 $121,462 $7,591
Class room Meadow Lake Sep 19/22 Dec 9/23 60 12 10 5.33 Yes, in person Yes $30,299 $20,555 $50,854 $4,238
Class room Meadow Lake March 6/23 June 2/23 60 12 10 5.33 Yes, in person Yes $30,299 $20,555 $50,854 $4,238
Class room North Battleford Sep 6/22 Nov 25/22 60 10 8 4.27 Yes, in person Yes $45,585 $16,555 $62,140 $6,214 Increased seats in anticipation of not having a program in Meadow Lake in the fall of 2021 was denied by Saskatchewan Polytechnic given COVID will ask for 24 again for March start but not confident it will be approved. Sask Hospital continues to demand Practical Nurses(still have 2 wings to open)along with other health facilities. New dialysis unit in Meadow Lake will also need PNs. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI ‐ especially in rural Saskatchewan health facilities. With Saskatchewan Polytechnic no longer offering short courses in cooking, NWC will worked with Apprenticeship to develop a program that would meet the needs of employers and FN communities in the northwest and achieve hours towards apprenticeship. This program will be developed as a microcredential. The program will provide entry level skills and knowledge to support work in restaurants, camps and catering. This industry is desperate for skilled workers.
Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 2) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room North Battleford Sep 1/20 Dec 16/22 63 16 12 6.67 Yes, in person Yes $50,977 $32,015 $82,992 $5,187
Class room North Battleford Aug 31/21 Dec 15/23 150 16 12 16.00 Yes, in person Yes $168,083 $72,576 $240,659 $15,041
Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year Institute Saskatchewan Class room North Battleford Aug 29/22 Dec 1/24 140 24 22 27.38 Yes, in person Yes $152,284 $96,852 $249,136 $10,381 Welding Welding Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Class room Meadow Lake Aug 29/22 May 19/23 170 12 10 15.35 Yes, in person Yes $106,704 $44,749
Provincial demand already existed and then came the expansion of the new Sask Hospital ‐ not able to open all their beds given not enough Psych nurses. This program will attract local people to support the health authority with recruitment and retention. According to the RPNAS over 50% of the current registered Psych nurses are over 50 years of age and increases to 68% if looking at 45+ ‐ there is a severe shortage. It takes 2.5 years to get a graduate! The advocacy of the need for additional seats has been approved at 24 for 22‐23. $151,453 $12,621Program has great reputation with students and employers. High retention rate. Great exposure of students to the mills in the area as well as those employers that work up north in the mines. The program in NB was cancelled for the upcoming year so this program will need to support all regional demand.
Total: 369 21 275 305.60 $1,839,852 $0 $1,356,358 $0 $3,196,210 $8,662
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
Retail Meat Retail Meat Specialist Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Combination (Class room and distance learning) Rosthern 3‐Oct‐22 2‐Jun‐23 135 12
Combination (Class room and distance learning)
St. Walburg 3‐Oct‐22 2‐Jun‐23 135 12 Class room Poundmaker Cree Nation 10 12.03 Yes, in person Yes
10 12.03 Yes, in person Yes $95,223
$95,223 $35,104
$35,104 $130,327 $10,861 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment. $130,327 $10,861 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment.
Partnership with Battlefords Tribal Council and Poundmaker First Nation ‐ opening a meat shop and need enough certified people to operate the business. Students also spent time with two local Co‐op stores who are needing skilled meat cutters as there are very few journeyman in the province.
Expand PN seats to 24 Change Lloyd to Full time CCA $0 $0
Early Childhood Education Primary Care Paramedic
Other Institute Credit Programming ‐ Cost Recovery
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
Immigration and Career Training 12th floor, 1945 Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 2C8
Delivery Institution: NORTH WEST COLLEGE
Program Name Standard Program Name Program Information
Institute/ Industry Credit Accredited Organization
Business Business Diploma (Year 1)
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business Business Diploma (Year 2) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Carpentry Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford 135 15 13 15.64 $76,914 $58,507 $135,421
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Meadow Lake 135 15 13 15.64 $70,412 $58,507 $128,919
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic St Walburg 135 12 10 12.03 $95,223 $35,104 $130,327
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford 88 15 13 10.11 $14,025 $72,720 $86,745
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Rosthern 55 12 8 3.73 $44,363 $37,669 $82,032
Skills Training Program Management Plan 2023‐24
Date Submitted:
02‐May‐22
Location Program Days Program Capacity Projected Enrolment Projected Part‐time Full‐time FLE Projected ICT Funding Program Funding
Other Funding Total Program Cost Rationale
Brief Rationale for Program
North Battleford 125 20 16 17.78 $67,290 $94,729 $162,019
North Battleford 125 20 16 17.78 $67,290 $94,729 $162,019
Now diploma as local employers are interested in this designation ‐ international students as well. Employers looking to hire entry level workers for business and industry respect this certification. History of strong interest by students and successful graduates and either employment or continuation to diploma or degree. Anticipated growth rate according to the EMSI data for our region.
Meadow Lake 93 12 10 8.30 $47,321 $26,181
$73,502 Significant demand for carpenters in the northern part of our region. Many of our reserve communities are investing in infrastructure and need trades people.
Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment.
New facility being built in Meadow Lake with expanded beds therefore will need CCAs. Increasing demand for health care workers in rural Saskatchewan. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment.
Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and ministry's announcement of more jobs. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and to attract new staff. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Culinary Arts Diploma Y1 Institute Assiniboine Meadow Lake 303 14 12 16.46 $46,360 $176,003 $222,363 Culinary Arts Diploma Y2 Institute Assiniboine Meadow Lake 303 14 12 16.46 $46,360 $176,003 $222,363
Youth Care Worker Youth Care Worker Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moving towards a culinary diploma ‐ there are so many value added skills in this program and it strongly supports community/industry engagement. Full menu food preparation, including nutrition, presentation and international cuisine. The program also includes research and menu planning for buffets, banquets, festivals and events. Grants Level 1 and 2 towards a Red Seal Chef. Restaurants in the north west are desperate for people including our camps and parks employers. This program has some seats set aside for international students as well. The curriculum from Assiniboine is very relevant to industry.
Electrician Electrician Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Forest to Fork Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Big Island Lake First Nation 103 10 8 7.30 $56,400 $31,810 $88,210
North Battleford 150 15 13 17.33 $84,525 $56,614 $141,139 YCWs are in demand ‐ many organizations in the Battlefords and on proximate First Nations hire certificate grads to work with youth ‐ students take the program to ladder into the diploma and/or social work.
Meadow Lake 92 12 10 8.39 $49,360 $27,800
$77,160 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. More graduates work in the industrial setting than for small business owners who are still needing electricians.
This program supports graduates to branch off into three different certificates/employment ‐ Environmental Resource Management, Retail Meat Specialist or Culinary Arts. This program was developed by our College with the support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic to address needs raised by our First Nation partners. The exposure to responsible resource utilization and preservation, food security and maximization of resources and industry training certification is very attractive. The College had great support from local outfitters, SERM, First Nations
Hairstylist (end) Hairstylist Certificate
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Tri‐trades Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Industrial Mechanics Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Office Administration Office Administration Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied CertificatePlumbing and Pipefitting Applied CertificateInstitute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford 88 12 10 7.64 $56,530 $28,062 $84,592
North Battleford 12 10 6 0.64 $5,000 $0 $5,000
North Battleford 250 10 8 17.78 $88,370 $69,014 $157,384
Meadow Lake 250 12 10 22.22 $72,040 $80,852 $152,892
Anticipated growth rate according to provincial data and EMSI locally! This program has great support from Battlefords employers for practical placements and subsequent employment. There are very few publically funded opportunities for this training in Saskatchewan and this program attracts students from outside our region. It is a profession that has turnover for a variety of reasons. There is great support for these professionals to also become entrepreneurs.
Meadow Lake 96 12 10 8.52 $62,840 $26,986
$89,826 Change from HETTT to add the agriculture component as according to EMSI all of these trades are a hotspot in our area.
Meadow Lake 76 12 10 6.74 $96,273 $27,000 $123,273 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Students in the pas have been employed in regional manufacturing, mills and plants.
Meadow Lake 167 15 13 19.26 $93,826 $50,536 $144,362
Solid long term program with good reputation and strong student interest. Employment with health, schools, government agencies, private enterprise. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI and the College reduced to a single location of offering during the pandemic but will support distance learners from across the region.
According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Employers have a long tradition of supporting the graduates from this program.
Practical Nursing ‐ middle Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford 153 16 14 18.98 $132,431 $61,816 $194,247
Pre‐apprenticeship Cook Institute North West and Apprenticeship Pre‐apprenticeship Cook Institute North West and Apprenticeship Pre‐apprenticeship Cook Institute North West and Apprenticeship
Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 3) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 2) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 1) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Welding Welding Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Other Institute Credit Programming ‐ Cost Recovery
Increased seats in anticipation of not having a program in Meadow Lake in the fall of 2021 was denied by Saskatchewan Polytechnic given COVID will ask for 24 again for March start but not confident it will be approved. Sask Hospital continues to demand Practical Nurses(still have 2 wings to open)along with other health facilities. New dialysis unit in Meadow Lake will also need PNs. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI ‐ especially in rural Saskatchewan health facilities.
Meadow Lake 60 12 10 5.33 $30,299 $20,555 $50,854
Big River FN 60 12 10 5.33 $30,299 $20,555 $50,854
North Battleford 60 10 8 4.27 $45,585 $16,555 $62,140
With Saskatchewan Polytechnic no longer offering short courses in cooking, NWC will worked with Apprenticeship to develop a program that would meet the needs of employers and FN communities in the northwest and achieve hours towards apprenticeship. This program will be developed as a micro‐credential. The program will provide entry level skills and knowledge to support work in restaurants, camps and catering. This industry is desperate for skilled workers.
North Battleford 63 16 12 6.67 $50,977 $32,015 $82,992
North Battleford 150 16 12 16.00 $168,083 $72,576 $240,659
North Battleford 140 24 22 27.38 $152,284 $96,852 $249,136
Provincial demand already existed and then came the expansion of the new Sask Hospital ‐ not able to open all their beds given not enough Psych nurses. This program will attract local people to support the health authority with recruitment and retention. According to the RPNAS over 50% of the current registered Psych nurses are over 50 years of age and increases to 68% if looking at 45+ ‐ there is a severe shortage. It takes 2.5 years to get a graduate! The advocacy of the need for additional seats has been approved at 24 for 22‐23
Meadow Lake 170 12 10 15.35 $106,704 $44,749 $151,453
Program has great reputation with students and employers. High retention rate. Great exposure of students to the mills in the area as well as those employers that work up north in the mines. The program in NB was cancelled for the upcoming year so this program will need to support all regional demand.
Total: 387 21 298
$0 $0
$1,957,384 $1,594,499 $3,551,883
$0 $0 $0
Immigration and Career Training 12th floor, 1945 Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 2C8
Delivery Institution: NORTH WEST COLLEGE Skills Training Program Management Plan 2024‐25
Date Submitted: 02‐May‐22
Program Name Standard Program Name Accredited Organization Location
Business Business Diploma (Year 1)
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business Business Diploma (Year 2) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Capacity
North Battleford North Battleford
Projected Enrolment Projected FLE
Part‐time Full‐time
125 20 17.78
125 20 17.78
Brief Rationale for Program
Now diploma as local employers are interested in this designation ‐ international students as well. Employers looking to hire entry level workers for business and industry respect this certification. History of strong interest by students and successful graduates and either employment or continuation to diploma or degree. Anticipated growth rate according to the EMSI data for our region.
Moving towards a culinary diploma ‐ there are so many value added skills in this program and it strongly supports community/industry engagement. Full menu food preparation, including nutrition, presentation and international cuisine. The program also includes research and menu planning for buffets, banquets, festivals and events. Grants Level 1 and 2 towards a Red Seal Chef. Restaurants in the north west are desperate for people including our camps and parks employers. This program has some seats set aside for international students as well. The curriculum from Assiniboine is very relevant to industry.
Carpentry Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford
Meadow Lake 93 12 8.30
North Battleford
Significant demand for carpenters in the northern part of our region. Many of our reserve communities are investing in infrastructure and need trades people. 135 15 15.64 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment. Meadow Lake 135 15 15.64 New facility being built in Meadow Lake with expanded beds therefore will need CCAs. Increasing demand for health care workers in rural Saskatchewan. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Big River 135 12 12.03 Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI validated for our region. New jobs accounted by Minister in the throne speech/budget last year ‐ multi‐year commitment. 88 15 10.11 Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and ministry's announcement of more jobs. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Continuing Care Assistant PT Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Maidstone 55 12 3.73 Continued demand from health authority to train CCA's working in their facilities (delayed by COVID) and to attract new staff. Fastest growing health occupation according to the HHR and EMSI for our region.
Culinary Arts Diploma Y1 Culinary Arts Diploma Y2 Institute Assiniboine Meadow Lake 303 14 16.46 Institute Assiniboine Meadow Lake 303 14 16.46
Early Learning and Childcare
Electrician Electrician Applied Certificate Institute Lakeland North Battleford
128 15 13.69 High turnover rate for workers in this field. Support from school and other local daycares. Certificate level is sufficient hence Lakeland given Saskatchewan Polytechnic only has a diploma now.
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Meadow Lake 92 12 8.39 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. More graduates work in the industrial setting than for small business owners who are still needing electricians.
Forest to Fork Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Hairstylist (end) Hairstylist Certificate
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hairstylist Diploma Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Tri‐trades Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Parts Person Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic North Battleford
Office Administration Office Administration Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Practical Nursing ‐ end
Practical Nursing ‐ new Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Pre‐apprenticeship Cook
Institute North West and Apprenticeship Pre‐apprenticeship Cook Institute North West and Apprenticeship Pre‐apprenticeship Cook Institute North West and Apprenticeship
Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 3) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 2) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Diploma (Year 1) Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Welding Welding Certificate Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Pelican Lake First Nation
103 10 7.30 This program supports graduates to branch off into three different certificates/employment ‐ Environmental Resource Management, Retail Meat Specialist or Culinary Arts. This program was developed by our College with the support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic to address needs raised by our First Nation partners. The exposure to responsible resource utilization and preservation, food security and maximization of resources and industry training certification is very attractive. The College had great support from local outfitters, SERM, First Nations
North Battleford North Battleford 12 10 0.64
250 10 17.78
Meadow Lake 250 12 22.22
Anticipated growth rate according to provincial data and EMSI locally! This program has great support from Battlefords employers for practical placements and subsequent employment. There are very few publically funded opportunities for this training in Saskatchewan and this program attracts students from outside our region. It is a profession that has turnover for a variety of reasons. There is great support for these professionals to also become entrepreneurs.
Increased seats in anticipation of not having a program in Meadow Lake in the fall of 2021 was denied by Saskatchewan Polytechnic given COVID will ask for 24 again for March start but not confident it will be approved. Sask Hospital continues to demand Practical Nurses(still have 2 wings to open)along with other health facilities. New dialysis unit in Meadow Lake will also need PNs. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI ‐ especially in rural Saskatchewan health facilities.
Meadow Lake 96 12 8.52 Change from HETTT to add the agriculture component as according to EMSI all of these trades are a hotspot in our area. 76 12 6.74 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Students in the pas have been employed in regional manufacturing, mills and plants. Meadow Lake 167 15 19.26 Solid long term program with good reputation and strong student interest. Employment with health, schools, government agencies, private enterprise. Anticipated growth rate according to EMSI and the College reduced to a single location of offering during the pandemic but will support distance learners from across the region. Meadow Lake 88 12 7.64 According to EMSI this trade is a hotspot in our area. Employers have a long tradition of supporting the graduates from this program.
North Battleford
North Battleford 90 16 11.20
63 24 12.20
Meadow Lake 60 12 5.33
Thunderchild FN North Battleford 60 12 5.33
60 10 4.27
North Battleford North Battleford North Battleford 63 16 6.67
150 16 16.00
140 24 27.38
With Saskatchewan Polytechnic no longer offering short courses in cooking, NWC will worked with Apprenticeship to develop a program that would meet the needs of employers and FN communities in the northwest and achieve hours towards apprenticeship. This program will be developed as a micro‐credential. The program will provide entry level skills and knowledge to support work in restaurants, camps and catering. This industry is desperate for skilled workers. Provincial demand already existed and then came the expansion of the new Sask Hospital ‐ not able to open all their beds given not enough Psych nurses. This program will attract local people to support the health authority with recruitment and retention. According to the RPNAS over 50% of the current registered Psych nurses are over 50 years of age and increases to 68% if looking at 45+ ‐ there is a severe shortage. It takes 2.5 years to get a graduate. The advocacy of the need for additional seats has been approved at 24 for 22‐23.
Meadow Lake 170 12 15.35 Program has great reputation with students and employers. High retention rate. Great exposure of students to the mills in the area as well as those employers that work up north in the mines. The program in NB was cancelled for the upcoming year so this program will need to support all regional demand.
