July 30, 2015 – Saskatoon, SK – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt, on behalf of The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced support to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) for programs designed and delivered to prepare First Nation youth with the skills and training needed to join today’s labour market.
Member of Parliament Trost announced that SIIT is receiving $1.09 million in Post Secondary Partnerships Program (PSPP) funding, to administer three programs that will allow students to build the skills needed to access jobs within the business and healthcare sectors.
By promoting post-secondary education programming linked to labour market needs, the Government of Canada is ensuring that youth are equipped with the tools and skills needed to take advantage of today’s opportunities and secure meaningful, sustainable jobs.
The revamped Post Secondary Partnerships Program (formerly the Indian Studies Support Program) aligns with government priorities by supporting post-secondary institutions to develop and deliver courses with a strong relationship to labour market needs.
Emily Hillstrom
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
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