Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-289

Career Bridging Program Services for Newcomers in Saskatchewan

This opportunity involves the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training contracting with Regina Open Door Society (RODS) to deliver the Career Bridging Program for newcomers: - Government Buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT) - Program/Policy Analyst: Andrea Dielschneider - Vendor: - Regina Open Door Society (RODS) - Services Requested: - Career and employment services for 72 eligible newcomers - Participant assessment and individualized career action planning - Career counseling, coaching, and employability skills development - Job search support and employment preparation activities - Facilitation of paid work experience or job shadowing - Collaboration with local service providers for holistic support - Program Details: - Four 8-week sessions, each serving 18 participants - Includes classroom training and paid work experience - Tailored case management and English language assessment (CLB Level 4 to 7) - Employer partnerships for experiential learning - Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving employability and workforce readiness - Target of at least 70% completion and employment success rates - Services must be tailored to individual participant needs - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $219,300 annually

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career Services intends to contract with Regina Open Door Society (RODS) to provide the Career Bridging Program. The program aims to deliver career and employment services to eligible newcomers to overcome employment barriers and improve labor market attachment. Services include participant assessment, individualized employment and career action planning, career counseling, employability and workplace skills development, job search support, employment preparation activities, and facilitation of employment-related work experience opportunities. The program targets improving employability, workforce readiness, workplace knowledge, and achieving measurable employment outcomes through increased participation in the Saskatchewan labor market.

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