ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
Essential Skills for the Workplace
Program Description
Did you leave school before completing grade ten, or have you been out of school for a long period of time? Would you like to find employment? Enrolling in Essential Skills for the Workplace might be the next step in achieving your goals.
The Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP) program is intended to support you in gaining the skills needed to enter and succeed in the workplace. This program includes six months of literacy and workplace essential skills training and includes work placements. ESWP is offered at SIIT campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and in various community locations.
Completing ESWP at SIIT will prepare you to enter Adult 10, or pursue employment.
*SIIT does not currently offer upgrading.
Admission Requirements
This program is open to anyone
Acceptance Policy
Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.
English Language Benchmark and International Students
SIIT not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.
To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).
Tuition and Fees
There is no cost to attend Adult Basic Education programs at SIIT. Once accepted, program staff will help you to secure Education and Training Incentive (ETI).
What to Expect
Day to Day
Delivery Method
This program involves mostly classroom learning for six hours per day.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate.
If you have been approved for Education and Training Incentive (ETI), you must maintain a 90% attendance to remain eligible for funding.
Graduation
Essential Skills for the Workplace is a non-credit program. If you complete ESWP, you will receive a Recognition of Achievement.
Career & Post-Secondary Opportunities
Completing Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP) at SIIT will prepare you to enter Adult 10, or pursue employment.
To explore Adult 10 or other SIIT programs, click here.
For assistance finding employment, please contact your local SIIT Career Centre.
Winter 2024 - Essential Skills for the Workplace - Prince Albert
Program Length: 5 months
Start Date: 01/02/2024
Division: Adult Basic Education
Campus: Prince Albert
Location: Prince Albert - Essential Skills for the Workplace
Apply Now
For more information on the Essential Skills for the Workplace program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca
Winter 2024 - Essential Skills for the Workplace - Regina
Program Length: 5 months
Start Date: 01/08/2024
Division: Adult Basic Education
Campus: Regina
Location: Regina - Essential Skills for the Workplace
Apply Now
For more information on the Essential Skills for the Workplace program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca
Winter 2024 - Essential Skills for the Workplace - Sucker River
Program Length: 6 Months
Start Date: 11/27/2023
Division: Adult Basic Education
Campus: Other
Location: Sucker River - Essential Skills for the Workplace
Apply Now
For more information on the Essential Skills for the Workplace program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca
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