Kindersley Chamber of Commerce receives funding for Training Employment Network

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has developed the Training & Employment Network (TEN) to provide support to communities and companies to integrate Indigenous, immigrant, youth and women workers into the local workforce.

The TEN is funded through Western Economic Diversification (WED) and administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC). Through the TEN, participating chambers receive up to $10,000 in funding to develop and implement a Community Action Plan that identifies gaps in regional labour markets and create opportunities for employers and workers. The intent of the TEN is to provide clear and locally coordinated pathways for workers to be identified, as well as to present learning opportunities to enhance skills using a combination of existing and new training for employers.

“This is the best program I have seen in a very long time,” said Rick Miller, president of the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce.

“There is no question that Saskatchewan businesses and our workforce have been severely impacted by COVID-19. As chambers of commerce, we are in a unique position to bring together efforts, align growth and work towards a common goal. With the Training & Employment Network, we will connect people to employers and training based on skills,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. “We are thankful to Western Economic Diversification’s support in launching this important program.”

In addition to the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, other chambers participating in the TEN include Battlefords, Estevan, Humboldt, Lloydminster, Moose Jaw, Nipawin, Prairie Sky (Warman & Martensville), Prince Albert, Swift Current, Weyburn, and Yorkton.

As part of the TEN, a Training & Employment Network Directory can be found on our Training and Employment Network webpage.

Visit www.kindersleychamber.com for more information.