Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Students being asked to step up to donate stem cells.

Students being asked to step up to donate stem cells.

Jan 30, 2025 | 12:11pm
Students at the University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic to get the swab, and save a life. Canadian Blood Services is looking for stem cell donors between the ages of 17 and 35 to join the donor registry, and maybe be a match for one of the 1,000 Canadians who are waiting for a life […]

Sask. Government commits $13 million towards new training initiatives in the province

Jul 20, 2021 | 10:50am

The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $13 million in new funding for trade schools in the province, with the aim of growing the workforce in Saskatchewan. The money will allow Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) to deliver a wide range of education and skills training to create more jobs […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and others working to improve economic development outcomes in Sask Technology sector

Mar 7, 2021 | 8:55am

A roundtable designed at meeting the technology industry’s training and hiring needs for the province and how Saskatchewan Polytechnic can strategically align itself to do that was recently held. The roundtable, which featured leaders from several different sectors including agriculture, mining, and manufacturing along with Innovation Saskatchewan and SaskTech, was designed to discuss the technology […]

No personal information taken from Sask. Polytechnic cybersecurity attack

Feb 11, 2021 | 12:27pm

It has been nearly 15 weeks since the cybersecurity incident that affected Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s online services and systems. Cheryl Schmitz, who serves as the chief financial officer and vice-president of administrative services at Sask. Polytechnic, provided more details of the attack on Thursday morning during a virtual media availability. She explained how malware was launched […]

Sask. Polytechnic study dives into emotional, social challenges faced by seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Nov 2, 2020 | 8:49am

Results from a Saskatchewan Polytechnic study indicate the range of emotional and social challenges seniors have endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and nursing student research assistants interviewed 40 seniors age 60 years and older back in the spring on their experience of social isolation during the pandemic. Each person was interviewed […]

Online and in-person classes cancelled after cybersecurity attack at Sask. Polytechnic

Nov 2, 2020 | 4:58am

Online and in-person classes have been cancelled province wide at Saskatchewan Polytechnic after a cybersecurity attack on the school. The school, which has campuses in Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Prince Albert will be closed until at least Wednesday. At this time there is no reason to believe any personal information was compromised in the […]

Province announces $7.8 Million funding for Skills Training Programs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Sep 16, 2020 | 1:54pm

The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing  annual funding of $7.8 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic for skills training programs. This enables  the institution to deliver a variety of education and skills training programs including Adult 12, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP). ABE and ESWP programs provide adult learners with basic […]

Province addresses lab and x-ray tech shortage by adding program seats at Sask. Polytechnic

Sep 1, 2020 | 11:55am

A labour market shortage in lab and x-ray technologists in Saskatchewan may be short-lived due to steps from the provincial government and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The government announced on Tuesday that the post-secondary school will be doubling the number of seats for its Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists program by adding 20 students starting early 2021. […]

Sask Poly unveils new strategic plan

Aug 29, 2020 | 9:20am

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has released a new strategic plan. President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia says the new plan is called “Leading the Rise: Bringing Polytechnic education to new heights.” “For us, the strategic plan really builds on Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s strengths and  successes that we’ve had over the years,” said Rosia. “It’ll guide the institution’s  direction […]

Sask. NDP calls on government to fund addictions counselling at Sask Poly

Aug 22, 2020 | 7:53am

The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the Sask Party government to step in and improve funding for Sask Polytechnic’s addictions counselling program. This comes as Sask Polytech cut 37 positions in June, with addictions counselling instructors among the cuts. Health critic Vicki Mowat says these positions are needed, especially considering the recent overdose deaths this […]

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