Life skills pilot program celebrates first graduating class

Rockthunder who is originally from Regina, moved to Prince Albert about three years ago and has been clean and sober ever since. One day she aspires to work in retail or the cleaning industry.

Shenelle Rockthunder is very grateful for the program. pic.twitter.com/ltK5x5Q2RO

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Prince Albert and District Community Services Centre CEO Mark Krayetski was very proud of the graduates and acknowledged they have all come a long way from where they started.

“To see them here today, 10 weeks later, ready to take the next steps has just been tremendous,” he said.

A class project involved helping local youth, and together through going to various businesses and collecting donations, they managed to raise over $800 which they used to purchase hoodies for local youth in need.

From left to right: Vince Umpherville, Shenelle Rockthunder, Brooke Whitehead and Charlene Drygeese. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Krayetski explained the goal of the program is not to see people leave with a job in hand, but rather have improved skills to help overcome pre-employment barriers such as securing child care or even transportation to get to work.

“Or just a better understanding of scheduling time and communication skills can lead to greater success moving forward,” he said.

The next session will begin at the end of the month, and in addition to the in-person option, students will also be offered the opportunity to take the program online which is also being run out of Prince Albert.

The pilot program was also offered in Saskatoon and Regina.

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Life skills pilot program celebrates first graduating class

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