Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-291

Specialized Career and Employment Services for Women in Saskatchewan's Trucking Industry

This opportunity involves the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training seeking a contractor to deliver specialized career and employment services for underrepresented women in the trucking industry. - Government Buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT) - OEMs and Vendors: - YWCA Saskatoon Inc. (intended service provider) - Saskatchewan Trucking Association (industry partner) - Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (industry partner) - Services Requested: - Delivery of the Women Shifting Gears Program - Participant assessment and individualized employment planning - Industry-specific training, including foundational trades exposure and certifications (PDIC, WHMIS, SCOT, fall protection, simulator sessions, online MELT training) - Employability and workplace readiness development - Experiential learning opportunities, such as job shadowing - Employment-related supports and employer engagement activities - Program targets 10 participants per cohort, with two intakes - Focus on measurable employment and retention outcomes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Client-centred case management - Collaboration with local service providers - Strong employer partnerships for job shadowing and employment pathways - Emphasis on supporting underrepresented women in Saskatoon to enter and remain in the trucking industry - Estimated annual contract value: approximately $116,500

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services intends to contract with YWCA Saskatoon Inc. to provide transportation industry training to women. The program, called Women Shifting Gears, supports women in Saskatoon to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment within Saskatchewan's trucking industry. Services include participant assessment, individualized employment planning, industry-specific training, employability and workplace readiness development, experiential learning opportunities, employment-related supports, and employer engagement activities. The program aims to help participants obtain skills, certifications, and experience required for employment in the trucking industry and achieve measurable employment and retention outcomes.

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