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On Thursday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the signing of Canada’s first provincial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of the Phil

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A two-year pilot project in which one individual will recruit for all three organizations solely on the international file will begin in October 2021. “We are very excited to see this partnership and pilot project come to fruition,” exclaimed Great Plains College president and CEO David Keast. “The partnership will allow us to build off of our foundational knowledge and collective expertise and will help mitigate the risks of international recruitment, in terms of mobility and costs, ...

The Cumberland and Parkland College Coalition is hoping to see more students in physical classrooms in the Fall 2021 semester.The colleges announced o...

The Parkland-Cumberland Coalition delivered classes in the 2020-2021 year through Blended Learning, a mix of online, face-to-face, and alternative programming. In-person learning, including hands-on labs and shop time, was conducted with health and safety precautions in place. “We learned a lot this year, and we admire our students and staff for being resilient and achieving their goals in these challenging times,” said President & CEO Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh. “While our plan is to get back...

The province’s advanced education ministry has committed to funding the colleges’ base operating grant at 2020-21 levels for the next four years. Carlton Trail College will receive $2.46 million per year, St. Peter’s College $1.13 million and Cumberland College $2.37 million. Mark Hoddenbagh, Cumberland College’s president, told Yorkton This Week that having stable, known funding for the next four years is a very positive situation, especially compared to what was happening elsewher...

The plan defines a purpose for the Coalition of providing education and training to address regional labour market needs, preparing learners for employment and further education, and supporting the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development of employers and communities. It introduces a shared vision and mission, as well as seven key values. Four strategic pillars stand on this foundation, accompanied by a set of goals and objectives to guide the Coalition’s efforts and measu...

Mr. Sveinbjornson is looking forward to his term as President.  “2021 will prove to be a challenging year as we continue to deal with the ramifications of the pandemic,” he said.  “The Chamber will continue to advocate for our business community in order to keep it strong and vibrant.” A planning session will be held soon in which the Chamber Directors will develop a list of goals it wants to accomplish for the year.  “While the business community has faced and continues to face ...