On March 22, the Government of Saskatchewan invested $880,000 into the Digital Literacy for Job Seekers Initiative. The funding will support individuals to develop the foundational digital skills needed to secure employment. 

"As digital technology continues to transform every aspect of our lives and economy, having basic digital literacy skills is becoming increasingly important," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "The Digital Literacy for Job Seekers Initiative helps individuals with limited experience acquire the digital skills they need to enter and compete in our labour market." 

The Saskatchewan Government states the Saskatchewan Growth Plan for 2020 to 2030 identified technology as the catalyst for growth. The initiative supports more Saskatchewan people to acquire the basic digital skills and knowledge needed to secure financial self-sufficiency and participate in the economy, states the government. 

Job Seekers will complete an assessment to determine their individualized learning needs, and will be trained on:

  • Basic digital literacy skills and use of digital devices; 
  • Developing skills to support job search efforts such as: 
  • Resume and cover letter writing; 
  • Developing a portfolio
  • Online job search. 

The program is funded by the Canada-Saskatchewan Labour Market Transfer Agreements. 

To participate, individuals must be legally entitled to work within Saskatchewan, at least 16 years of age, unemployed or underemployed and seeking job employment.