December 12, 2023 – Carlton Trail College celebrated 50 years of service alongside their annual student awards presentation at a special celebratory event held in Humboldt, SK on December 7, 2023.

$79,900 in scholarships were distributed to 43 students in Carlton Trail College’s post-secondary programs of 12 weeks or longer.

In support of Carlton Trail College’s scholarship fund, two special announcements were also made on December 7, acknowledging the financial commitment of two of the College’s partners. 

In a first for Carlton Trail College, a legacy contribution of $50,000 was made by Murray and Audrey Brockman and family, to create an endowment to award scholarship funds to Carlton Trail College students in perpetuity.

After an eight-year partnership, the Walker Wood Foundation also enhanced its contributions to the College, providing a six-year, pledged contribution amount totaling $120,000 in continued support of Carlton Trail College’s student awards program.

“It’s been an honour over the last 50 years to deliver impactful educational and training services within our east-central region,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO.

“With gratitude for the strong institutional foundation and culture developed by prior Boards of Directors, staff members, industry partners, donors as well as community supporters, we’re committed to building on their work as we look forward to the next 50 years. Financial gifts, such as those from Murray and Audrey Brockman and family, as well as the Walker Wood Foundation, are deeply appreciated to help us continue to realize our vision of changing lives through learning.”

Scholarships are funded through donations from individuals, businesses, agencies and organizations. Student award recipients are determined through a combination of entrance criteria, academic achievements, the students’ involvement in school and the community, as well as financial need.

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Backgrounder 1: Carlton Trail College 2023 Student Awards and Donor Listing

Backgrounder 2: Murray and Audrey Brockman and Family Legacy Gift; The Walker Wood Foundation Multi-Year Gift

 Carlton Trail College Launches Suicide Prevention Toolkit

September 7, 2023 – In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2023, Carlton Trail College has bolstered its support services with the official launch of its Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Toolkit.

The Toolkit supports the College’s suicide prevention strategy aimed at supporting those experiencing thoughts of suicide, those wanting to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide, and those impacted by a suicide loss. This document was the result of Healthy Campus Saskatchewan’s collaborative work, which includes 19 post-secondary institutions in the province. It has been adapted to reflect Carlton Trail College’s learning region.

“There has been an undeniable rise in mental health concerns amongst students,” says Rachel Trann, Adult Basic Education and Student Services Director at Carlton Trail College. “By adapting the document to reflect information and resources available in our region, as well as increasing the ability of staff to recognize and appropriately connect to others experiencing thoughts of suicide, our College is better equipped to support individuals who may be struggling.”

The Spring 2023 Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey found that 12% of students reported seriously contemplating suicide over the last 12 months. Carlton Trail College participated in this national survey.

“We all have a shared responsibility to foster a supportive campus culture - simply asking ‘Are you OK?’ can really make a difference,” Trann adds.

Carton Trail College is grateful for the work of Healthy Campus Saskatchewan, as well as the University of Saskatchewan, who took a lead role in the development of this initiative.

The Toolkit can be found at: https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/succeed/student-services/academic-advising-and-supports/sip-toolkit-2023.pdf

About Carlton Trail College

Established in 1973, Carlton Trail College combines in-depth, applied learning to provide post-secondary education and skills training, academic upgrading and essential skills courses, English Language Training, as well as industry and workforce development opportunities to individuals, businesses and organizations across east-central Saskatchewan. carltontrailcollege.com

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Healthcare-focused Win Your Tuition Promotion Launched at Carlton Trail College

June 1, 2023 – Students who apply to Carlton Trail College’s 2023-24 Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program have the chance to have their tuition fully covered through a special promotional opportunity.  

Individuals have until July 15 to apply and be accepted into a Carlton Trail College CCA program for the upcoming academic year to be eligible to have their tuition cost covered.

 CCA programs start in September and are offered at Carlton Trail College’s Humboldt, Punnichy, Wakaw, and Wynyard learning locations.

“As part of the post-secondary sector in Saskatchewan, we’re committed to training future healthcare professionals,” said Deanna Gaetz, Carlton Trail College Business and Skills Training Director. “One of those urgent needs is for Continuing Care Assistants, which the Province continues to identify through its Health Human Resources Action Plan.”

Continuing Care Assistants deliver assistance to clients in various healthcare environments such as nursing homes, long-term care homes, retirement homes, client homes or hospitals.

The goal of the CCA Win Your Tuition promotion is to encourage individuals to consider starting a career in healthcare, while potentially reducing the financial cost of doing so.

 All eligible applications will be entered into a random draw, with the successful student recipient being confirmed in August.

Individuals can learn more about the CCA program and apply online through Carlton Trail College’s website.

About Carlton Trail College

Established in 1973, Carlton Trail College combines in-depth, applied learning to provide post-secondary education and skills training, academic upgrading and essential skills courses, English Language Training, as well as industry and workforce development opportunities to individuals, businesses and organizations across east-central Saskatchewan. carltontrailcollege.com

Printable Media Release:  Healthcare-focused Win Your Tuition Promotion Launched at Carlton Trail College

For more information, contact: 

Jennifer Brooks, Carlton Trail College
Tel (306) 682-6851
Email brooksj@carltontrailcollege.com  

March 27, 2023 – Following the release of the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2023-24 Budget, Carlton Trail College was pleased to receive a capital funding allocation of $800,000 to expand its regional trades training facility.

“We’re appreciative the Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the need for enhancing trades training opportunities within our region,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President & CEO. “This facility expansion will help us continue to deliver high-quality, skills-based and industry training programs that support our economy.”

Located in Humboldt, the facility is Carlton Trail College’s primary trades training building. It provides classroom and shop space to both Carlton Trail College students and Horizon School Division secondary students as part of a unique, working agreement between the institutions. Along with being vital to the delivery of skilled trades programs such as Welding, Electrician, Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) and others, it also exposes high-school youth to early schooling in the trades.

Recent investments into key regional sectors, such as mining, agriculture and construction, indicate that there is a strong need to engage individuals in the trades.

Additional shop and classroom space will increase facility usage, furthering the College’s ability to develop skilled and job-ready workers. There is also the potential for regional organizations to access the enhanced space for their own training opportunities.

Expansion plans will be finalized over the coming weeks, with a project start anticipated mid-year.

Printable media release: Carlton Trail College to Expand Regional Trades Training Facility

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January 31, 2023 – To continue to strengthen Saskatchewan’s workforce and to meet the healthcare needs of residents, Carlton Trail College is expanding its post-secondary program offerings for 2023-24, especially for students and young adults interested in health careers.

“The demand for trained healthcare workers remains high, especially for rural and remote areas, and so with the support of the Province and post-secondary partners, Carlton Trail College is expanding related programs to help meet this need,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO.

Program expansions follow the January 31, 2023 announcement by Advanced Education, whose recent $5.5 million investment into the post-secondary sector is resulting in additional seats being made available across 18 health training programs.

At Carlton Trail College, healthcare program expansions include:

•  Primary Care Paramedic
• Continuing Care Assistant

Carlton Trail College’s support for healthcare program development aligns with the Training pillar within Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources Action Plan. The plan aims to invest over $60 million and add more than 1,000 health professionals into the health system over the next few years.   

Additional programs offered at Carlton Trail College over 2023-24 include: Agriculture Sciences, Community Justice, Early Childhood Education, Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Industrial Mechanics, Office Administration, Practical Nursing, Security Officer, 1A Truck Driver, and Welding. English Language Training and academic upgrading and essential skills courses are also offered year-round.

As part of Saskatchewan’s post-secondary sector, regional institutions like Carlton Trail College are a vital link in rural and remote areas to help people train, retrain, or upgrade their skills to succeed in their chosen career or to find new employment. 

Printable media release: Carlton Trail College Expanding Program Opportunities Starting 2023-24

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January 26, 2023 – Carlton Trail College and Homefield received a 2022 Gold MarCom Award for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications work. The organizations received a Gold award in the Digital Media - Social Media Branding category for work done on Carlton Trail College’s “Your Future Awaits” campaign. The MarCom Awards is an international competition for marketing and communication professionals.

“We’re always looking for ways to advance what we do,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President & CEO. “We deeply appreciate the work of both teams for their efforts that have resulted in our messaging being acknowledged with an esteemed MarCom award.”

The “Your Future Awaits” digital campaign was designed as a strategic means to raise awareness of trades training opportunities available at Carlton Trail College, as well as encourage program applications and brand recognition. Homefield’s creative and digital marketing team, including Monique Basset, Chelsea Pitre and Chad Roberge, worked with Carlton Trail’s marketing staff to integrate branding elements of the College to produce the award-winning digital advertisements.

“We’re excited to be recognized with a MarCom award alongside Carlton Trail College,” said Brian Kusch, General Manager of Golden West/Homefield (Humboldt). “Together with our clients, it’s rewarding to see the work of both teams acknowledged at an international level.”

MarCom is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP).

Printable media release: Carlton Trail College and Homefield Honoured With Prestigious MarCom Award

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Carlton Trail College Supports Five Food Banks Within Its Learning Region

December 15, 2022 – This December, Carlton Trail College is helping individuals who may rely on a food bank, especially those within its learning region in east-central Saskatchewan.

The Humboldt & District Food Bank, Lanigan & District Food Bank, Wadena Food Bank, Watrous Food Bank and Wynyard Food Bank each received funds to assist with the purchase of fresh food and other necessities. An internal food drive is also being supported by Carlton Trail College’s Board and staff members.

“Our regional food banks are valued community partners that help support our students, and their families, during times of need,” said Sandy Flory, Carlton Trail College Board Chair.

“These contributions are a small way our institution can spread goodwill and support to those who rely on food banks and their services within our region.”

About Carlton Trail College

Established in 1973, Carlton Trail College combines in-depth, applied learning to provide post-secondary education and skills training, Adult Basic Education, English Language Training and industry and workforce development opportunities to individuals, businesses and organizations across east-central Saskatchewan.

Printable media release: Carlton Trail College Supports Five Food Banks Within Its Region

For more information, contact: 

Jennifer Brooks, Carlton Trail College

Tel (306) 682-6851

Email brooksj@carltontrailcollege.com

Carlton Trail College Awards $41,000 in Scholarships 

December 7, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus, Carlton Trail College hosted its student awards celebration in-person on December 6, 2022, handing out 43 scholarships and bursaries totaling $41,000.  Through its student awards program, Carlton Trail College continues its commitment to opening doors to post-secondary education and training for Saskatchewan learners.  

“A Carlton Trail College education equips you for life,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO.  “Beyond the financial support that these funds provide, our awards also demonstrate investment into Saskatchewan’s future leaders and workforce by our institution and our many donors.” 

Scholarships and bursaries are funded through donations from individuals, businesses, agencies and organizations.  Donations raised by post-secondary institutions in the province are matched by the government-funded Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship (SIOS) program.  

Student award recipients are determined through a combination of entrance criteria, academic achievements, the students’ involvement in school and the community, as well as financial need. 

About Carlton Trail College 

Established in 1973, Carlton Trail College combines in-depth, applied learning to provide post-secondary education and skills training, Adult Basic Education, English Language Training and industry and workforce development opportunities to individuals, businesses and organizations across east-central Saskatchewan. 

Printable media release: Carlton Trail College Awards $41,000 in Scholarships

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For more information, contact: 

Jennifer Brooks, Carlton Trail College  

Tel (306) 682-6851   

Email brooksj@carltontrailcollege.com  

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Carlton Trail College Awards Listing 

Early Application Scholarships 

Performance-Based Scholarships 

Provided to students who receive the highest marks in a program. 

Application-Based Scholarships 

Provided to students who demonstrate merit, need or a combination of need and merit. 

Carlton Trail College and R.M. of Prince Albert Receive Provincial Award for Training Partnership

October 4, 2022 – Carlton Trail College and the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert received an award at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance’s (SEDA) 2022 Provincial Summit.

The Award of Excellence was in the Community Project category (Under 5,000 population) for the Carlton Trail College/R.M. of Prince Albert – Heavy Equipment Operator Training Partnership. The partnership sees individuals trained in an in-demand provincial occupation, while providing municipal roads construction and maintenance in return.

“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. Congratulations to the teams at the College and the R.M. for their amazing work.”

SEDA’s annual awards recognize Saskatchewan’s top economic development materials, programs and partnerships, honouring individuals, agencies and organizations for their efforts in creating positive change across regions as well as in rural and urban communities.

Reeve Eric Schmalz was pleased to acknowledge the partnership between the R.M. of P.A. and the College. “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, it also provides meaningful opportunities for individuals to gain valuable industry skills. It’s a win-win-win situation for all.”

For five years, the training partnership has strengthened workforce employability skills, increased and developed the labour pool for an in-demand occupation, enhanced the skill sets of under-represented groups in the labour market and better aligned regional workforce development activities to provincial need.

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

The 2022 award was sponsored by Affinity Credit Union.

About Carlton Trail College

Established in 1973, Carlton Trail College combines in-depth, applied learning to provide post-secondary education and skills training, Adult Education, English Language Training and industry development to individuals, businesses and organizations across east-central Saskatchewan.

About the R.M. of Prince Albert

?As one of the largest rural municipalities in Saskatchewan, the R.M. of P.A. covers over 1,000 square kilometers and includes a diverse range of communities, forest, agricultural and developable land. Dedicated to the future, the R.M. embraces growth while balancing its fiscal, environmental, social and commercial obligations.

About SEDA

The Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance is the provincial organization for those engaged in community economic development in Saskatchewan. SEDA equips communities with the skills, knowledge, resources and connections required to embrace change and build a sustainable future.

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Printable media release: Carlton Trail College and R.M. of Prince Albert Receive Provincial Award for Training Partnership

April 25, 2022 – To continue to ensure the health and wellness of students, staff and visitors, the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) received a 63,000-unit Lysol Disinfecting Wipe donation from Reckitt Benckiser (Canada) Inc. earlier this year.

Working closely with GDI, Carlton Trail College successfully secured 125 units of donated Lysol Disinfecting Wipe product, to be used in the College’s regional learning facilities, administrative offices and other high-traffic areas.

To further support regional partners and communities across rural east-central Saskatchewan, Carlton Trail College provided additional Lysol Disinfecting Wipes to the following agencies and organizations:  

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area; 
• Day Star First Nation Daycare Centre;  
• Fishing Lake Daycare Centre;  
• George Gordon First Nation Daycare Centre;
• Humboldt and District Community Services; 
• Humboldt and District Food Bank; 
• Humboldt and District SPCA; 
• Humboldt Family Resource Centre; 
• Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre; 
• Kawacatoose First Nation Daycare Centre;  
• Kelliher Kids Daycare Centre; 
• Lanigan Food Bank; 
• Muskowekwan First Nation Daycare Centre;  
• One Arrow First Nation Daycare;
• Partners Family Services;
• Safe Communities Humboldt and Area;
• Sunshine Learning Centre (Fort Qu’Appelle);
• Wadena Food Bank;
• Watrous Food Bank;
• Wynyardigans Child Care Centre; and
• Wynyard Food Bank.  

“We’re proud of the strong post-secondary sector relationships we’ve built that enables us to further support community services within our region,” said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO. “Sincere appreciation is extended to all who helped to coordinate this initiative, as well as Reckitt Canada for their generous product donation.”  

• For additional information, please refer to the attached, March 21, 2022 media release from GDI: ‘GDI Receives Sizable Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Donation from Reckitt Canada.’ 
• Download the printable media release.

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