REGINA — Today kicks off Career Month in Saskatchewan.
Career Month Canada’s theme this year is “Amplify,” which encourages individuals to consider the large impact career service experts provide to our labour markets. Throughout the month, the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training will promote and showcase the variety of services and programs they offer to both job seekers and employers across the province.
SaskJobs, operated by the ministry, is Saskatchewan's provider of career services to help job seekers gain meaningful employment. No matter what stage individuals are at, SaskJobs Career Services can aid anyone seeking training or furthering their career goals, a press release states.
On Nov. 24, SaskJobs Career Services will host an online Career Month panel featuring employment experts from partnering organizations across Saskatchewan. The panel will feature a discussion with some recognized employers from across the province and will include a moderated question-and-answer portion with job seekers and newcomers. For more information, visit the SaskJobs Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanJobs.
According to the ministry, several economic indicators place Saskatchewan’s economy among the highest in the nation, with August 2022 wholesale trade, manufacturing sales and merchandise exports all surpassing the other provinces in year-over-year growth. With more than $10 billion in investments announced in Saskatchewan in the last year alone, economic activity is spurring demand for skilled and talented labour in various sectors across the province.
As of September 2022, Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate among the provinces at 4.1 per cent, well below the national average of 5.2 per cent (seasonally-adjusted), and a strong year-over-year decrease from 6.4 per cent, the ministry reports.
For more information on SaskJobs, or for those seeking assistance in finding a career, contact Career Services at 1-833-613-0485 or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/jobs-working-and-training.
