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Essential Skills for Employment

Build the confidence to take the next step in your career or education journey through the essential skills program. You'll work on improving your communication and math skills, while earning industry tickets to help you qualify for the job you want. Following this program, students may enter the workforce or continue their education in the Adult 10 & GED or Grade 12 programs. 

More Info:

Information Sheet-Essential Skills for Employment (101 KB)

Entrance Requirements

English language requirement

  • Maple Creek

Maple Creek

Approximate Tuition
$75 application fee, $0 tuition, $0 book deposit fee
More Information

This program runs October 1, 2024 - May 24, 2025.

Classes run Monday-Thursday, 5 hours/day. 

What You Will Learn

Do you want to get a job or enter a new field of work? We can help you develop the skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to make that happen. As an essential skills student, you will improve your ability to work with numbers, communicate, read and write. You will be given opportunities to gain the skills that make you ready for the workplace, including:

  • Developing a workable resume and interview skills
  • Earning industry tickets and certifications that match your work path
  • Job shadowing and volunteer opportunities
  • Mentorship, coaching and links to employment

Other Information

These are secondary programs and are not eligible for student loan consideration or Great Plains College scholarships. However, students may qualify for assistance through the Education and Training Incentive (ETI). More information can be found at saskatchewan.ca or by contacting a student adviser. 

Find Out More

To find out more about the Essential Skills program and course offerings, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Maple Creek: 306-662-3829
Email: info@greatplainscollege.ca

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