Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-316

Saskatoon Job Search and Retention Program for Residents Facing Employment Barriers

The Government of Saskatchewan intends to engage YWCA Saskatoon Inc. to deliver employment support for Saskatoon residents facing barriers to work. - Buyer: Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry: Immigration and Career Training - Office: Career and Employment Services - Vendor: YWCA Saskatoon Inc. - Requested service: A continuous-intake Job Search and Retention Program for Saskatoon residents aged 16 or older who are legally entitled to work in Canada. - Expected reach: 420 participants - Services include individualized intake, assessment and case management; employment counselling; digital and job-readiness instruction; cohort workshops and a monthly Job Finding Club; access to a computer lab and career resources; job-search and job-maintenance support; employment-related financial assistance; employer connections; and coordination with local service providers. - Performance expectations: At least 70% of participants are expected to complete the program, and at least 70% of completers are expected to enter employment or further education or training. - Approximate annual contract value: $673,000.

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training intends to contract with YWCA Saskatoon Inc. to deliver a Job Search and Retention Program for individuals facing barriers to employment in Saskatoon. Services include individualized case management, career counselling, digital and job-readiness workshops, job search and job-maintenance support, employment-related financial supports, and connections with employers and community service providers. The program is intended to serve 420 participants aged 16 or older who are legally entitled to work in Canada, with targets for program completion and employment or further education outcomes. The anticipated term is one year, with an approximate annual value of $673,000.

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