The University of Saskatchewan is Saskatoon's largest employer. Special programs related to technology education Saskatchewan training strategy Provides income support to assist individuals seeking short skills training and apprenticeship programs. Sectoral partnerships supports industry sectors to work with training institutions and communities of interest to design and implement sectoral and human resources planning and development strategies in order to decrease skill mismatches in the labour market. Developing a self-employment program that includes a flexible range of financial support during the business development phase. Apprenticeship Provides some opportunity for students who leave school without graduating.
Government pays a percentage of the wage of a journeyperson.
Does not appear to have industry reps except for their participation on the various boards. Makes extensive comment on the relationship to individual and collective benefits and the redistributive role of government. Two hundred vocational and industrial arts teachers will be eligible to retire by 2000. Internship program available.