Jennifer Brooks, Carlton Trail College; Richard Schwan, Affinity Credit Union; Rochelle Neff, R.M. of Prince Albert / Lower Row – Fred Novecosky, Carlton Trail College; Eric Schmalz, R.M. of Prince Albert (Submitted Photo/Carlton Trail College)

By paNOW Staff

heavy equipment operator program

R.M. and college training partnership receives award of excellence

Oct 4, 2022 | 10:32 AM

Carlton Trail College and the R.M. of Prince Albert recently received the Award of Excellence at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance’s (SEDA) 2022 Provincial Summit.

The award was for the community project category (under 5,000 population) for the heavy equipment operator training partnership. By combining their efforts, students train for an in-demand occupation and return the efforts to the R.M. by providing municipal road construction.

“The college is fortunate to work closely with dedicated partners across our region,” Carlton Trail College President and CEO Amy Yeager said. “To receive an award like this acknowledges the value of our partnerships not just to our area, but to our economy and our province as a whole.”

The annual awards recognize the province’s development and partnerships. They also honour individuals and agencies for their efforts to create positive change across the region in both urban and rural communities.

“Our R.M. and Carlton Trail College started this partnership with the intent to build a stronger, regional relationship. Not only does it provide us with the ability to complete additional projects, but it also provides meaningful opportunities for individuals to gain valuable industry skills. It’s a win-win situation for all,” Reeve Eric Schmalz said.

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Graduates of the partnered program have been employed by construction companies, heavy equipment contractors, public works departments and pipeline, mining, logging, cargo-handling and related companies across Saskatchewan.

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