Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-296
Career and Employment Services for Youth with Barriers to Employment in Saskatchewan
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
ICT-ACA-296
NAICS
624310, 624110, 611710
This opportunity is issued by the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services. - The procurement seeks a service provider to deliver the Addressing Barriers Leading to Education/Employment (ABLE) Program for youth aged 16-22 facing multiple barriers to employment. - The Board of Education of the Northwest School Division #203 is identified as the intended contractor. - Scope of services includes: - Personalized case management for eligible youth - Educational engagement supports and life skills development - Career exploration, employment preparation, and targeted skills training - Employer engagement and facilitation of paid work experience opportunities - Collaboration with community service providers - Notable requirements: - Participants must be at least 16 years old and legally entitled to work in Canada - Minimum attendance rates and measurable progress in core competencies are required for work placement eligibility - The anticipated contract is for a one-year term with an approximate annual value of $225,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are involved, as this is a service delivery contract
Description
The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services intends to contract with the Board of Education of the Northwest School Division #203 of Saskatchewan to provide career and employment services for youth ages 16-22 with multiple barriers to employment. The program aims to reduce personal and systemic barriers, enhance employability, strengthen educational engagement, and support successful participation in the labour market and further education. Services include personalized case management, educational engagement supports, life skills development, career exploration, employment preparation, targeted skills training, employer engagement, paid work experience opportunities, and collaboration with community service providers. The contract is for a one-year term with an approximate annual value of $225,000.