SASKATCHEWAN
Adult Basic Education – Essential Skills for the Workplace
Apprenticeship Credits and Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship
Providing Career Development Information and Support to Saskatchewan Citizens
University of Regina Co-operative Education & Internships Programs (Co-op)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Aboriginal Nursing Student Achievement Program
Adult Basic Education – Essential Skills for the Workplace
PURPOSE: To transition unemployed, under-represented or low literacy learners to employment.
MINISTRY
Ministries of Economy, Apprenticeship and Workforce Skills, Government of Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION
These programs are designed to provide adult learners with the essential skills needed to obtain entry-level or semi-skilled employment. Projects are delivered by publicly funded postsecondary institutions in partnership with First Nations/Métis organizations, community-based organizations, community schools, and employers.
Learners participate in a comprehensive intake and assessment process to determine their career and academic goals. Programming consists of classroom based learning intended to develop essential workplace skills including reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, thinking, computer use, and continuous learning. A work placement component enables learners to work in local businesses throughout Saskatchewan gaining valuable practical experience.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Adult Basic Education - Essential Skills for the Workplace (ABE-ESWP)
RESULTS
As of June 30, 2014, the program had a total of 1,679 participants since its launch in September 2010.
The requirement for employer partnerships providing work placement opportunities produces better employment outcomes for Aboriginal learners and employer partners benefit from access to potential employees who have the essential skills necessary to enter the workforce and maintain employment.
