Many jobs in Saskatchewan require more than high school training. To get the job or career that is right for you, you need to know your educational options. SaskNetWork's What To Study is a good place to link your interests with study programs. Planning your Post-Secondary Education or Training shows you how to gather information and look at your options.
Universities
Saskatchewan has two major universities: the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan. These two universities offer a wide range of programs at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels. You may study on a full-time or part-time basis in most programs. A range of student services including services for international students is available at both universities.
The First Nations University of Canada, a federated partner of the University of Regina, offers programs and services at three campuses: Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert (Northern Campus).
Some university classes are available through some of Saskatchewan's regional colleges or by distance education through the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina.
Training Institutions
Skills training (taking classes in welding, carpentry, and other trades) is provided by the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Dumont Technical Institute (DTI). SIAST offers more than 160 career programs at four different campuses (Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw). It offers both full-time and part-time programs.
Apprenticeship programs in the trades, such as plumbing or electrical work, combine periods of study each year with on-going job experience. You can find information on apprenticeship training through the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Regional Colleges
A network of regional colleges runs through Saskatchewan and many of them offer classes at branch locations. For example, the Carlton Trail Regional College at Humboldt offers classes at Davidson, Southey, Watrous, and Wynyard. Regional college classes include health care, welding and grain marketing skills, and adult basic education. Many regional colleges offer first-year university classes and courses linked to SIAST.
Visit Saskatchewan JobFutures to learn about all kinds of jobs and professions in Saskatchewan, including the training and education you need, wage rates and prospects for employment.
Private Vocational Schools
Private vocational schools in Saskatchewan offer many different employment-related programs for adults. Schools are divided into two categories: Category I schools train students who pay fees and Category II schools train students whose fees are paid by a contract between the school and various funding agencies.
Distance Education and Co-operative Education
Some post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan offer some of their courses through distance education. These courses are delivered using a range of formats, including via the Internet, television, correspondence and off-campus. Campus Saskatchewan has a searchable directory of post-secondary distance courses and programs.
Some post-secondary institutions offer co-operative (co-op) education which allows students to alternate between terms of paid work experience and classroom study. Students who are in a co-op program will take about one year longer to complete their post-secondary education but they gain the benefit of work experience. It allows them to put what they have learned in the classroom into practice and make money to help pay for their education. It also enhances their future employment potential.
Visit institutions' websites to find information on programs you are interested in and admission requirements.
