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Programs Branch is responsible for the development and implementation of quality training and employment programs to respond to the basic education, work experience and skill training needs of Saskatchewan adult learners, including employers and workers.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is an umbrella term that refers to a wide range of services, credit, and non-credit programs designed to help adult learners achieve their goals.

Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD)

The EAPD Program provides funding to assist adults with disabilities to prepare for, secure and maintain employment.

General Educational Development (GED)
The GED Tests measure the academic skills and knowledge expected of high school graduates. Recognized throughout North America, the GED Testing Program has served as a bridge to education and employment. The GED Tests provide a reliable vehicle through which adults can certify that they possess the major and lasting outcomes of a traditional high school education.
Institutional Quick Response Training (Quick Skills)

JobStart/Future Skills Program - Quick Skills option provides funds to public training institutions to train the unemployed to meet industry requirements for skilled workers. Training should lead to ongoing permanent employment. The program also provides access to credit training in rural and northern Saskatchewan.

JobStart/Future Skills

JobStart/Future Skills links training to employment. The program provides a range of skills training solutions for Saskatchewan people.

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW)

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour is working in partnership with the Federal government to deliver a two year initiative to help older workers be reintegrated into the workforce.

Workbased Training for the Unemployed

Workbased Training for the Unemployed provides financial assistance to employers to deliver recognized on-the-job training for unemployed Saskatchewan residents that leads to permanent employment.

Partners Site:

The Programs Branch also maintains a password protected Programs Partners site. Authorized users may call (306) 787-7404 for an username and password.

Contact:

Programs Branch
Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
12th Floor - 1945 Hamilton Street
Regina, SK S4P 2C8

Phone: (306) 787-2354
Fax: (306) 787-7182

Related Links
Sector Partnerships Programs Publications

This program allowed Industry sectors to work with community groups and training institutions to plan and develop human resource strategies to address industry skill shortages.  This page is a listing of sectors involved.

Student/Participant Placement Injury

Procedures in the event of a Student/Participant Injury on a Work-based Learning Placement or Work Placement.


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