International Minerals Innovation Institute is a unique industry-government-post-secondary education and research institutions partnership jointly funded by industry and government. The Institute is a catalyst to developing industry-driven education and training programs to address labour force needs in the sector and conducts industry-driven research and development to address workplace health and safety, environmental sustainability, social license, policy research, exploration, mining, processing and economics of commodities to ensure the continued growth of the industry.
IMII’s current activities and future plans are being driven by industry priorities. Through the Board of Directors and separate panels for both education and training and research and development, collaboration occurs amongst industry, government and post-secondary education institutions to clearly define the need, solution, implementation plan and outcomes together.
Parkland College has received funding to support the Esterhazy Campus in delivering the Sask Polytechnic (formerly SIAST) first year pre-employment program. This is the second year it has been offered in Esterhazy with 12 students currently enrolled in the program.
“The College was very pleased to receive funding from IMII to offer this first year electrician program in Esterhazy. This is the second year it has been offered to meet the regional demands for electricians,” said Larry Pearen, Coordinator – Electrician Program, Parkland College.
