Southeast College hosted an Open House for its Pre-Apprentice Plumbing & Pipefitting Program on November 20 at the Weyburn Campus.
Southeast College is positioning itself to better meet the needs of Southeast Saskatchewan's tight labour market by offering responsive, flexible training options for in-demand positions in the region. The Plumbing & Pipefitting course will graduate seven students who will be prepared to enter the labour market. The Open House event offered students the chance to make connections with employers.
"We are constantly studying labour market trends and talking with local business and industry to discover their needs," said Jeff Richards, Vice President of Strategic Development at Southeast College.
"We can also work with employers to help match them with our graduates, as well as tailoring programs that meet the specific needs of employers."
Local plumbing contractor Erin Reddick, from Climatek, attended the event and was pleased at the level of training the students received. "We're always looking for well trained employees and the content of this course is very good at getting people ready for the real world of plumbing", said Reddick.
Angie Hastings from Don's Plumbing & Heating was also in attendance and had praise for the comprehensive 17-week program. "Our company continues to grow and getting access to people who want to work in the industry and who are trained is critical to growth," said Hastings.
Although the program doesn't end until January, most of the students have already found a workplace to begin their apprenticeship. The College anticipates an even more active role in providing labour market solutions and encourages business, as well those looking for careers, to watch for information on upcoming courses and events.
