February 6th, 2025

High school students in Saskatchewan will have option to take oil and gas classes through distance learning

By Medicine Hat News on June 6, 2024.

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Saskatchewan will add high school option classes on “oil and gas” to distance learning programs in trades education.

The province announced the addition Wednesday, stating pupils will learn about “the importance of the oil and gas industry” and career opportunities to build the “future workforce to meet consumer demands.”

Tiene Energy, which operates in the Kindersley and Lloydminster areas, will provide $150,000 over two years to the Sask Distance Learning Centre to develop curriculum for Grade 11 (available next year) and 12 students in 2025-26. It will include 50 hours of online instruction and 50 hours of work placement, providing credits toward graduation.

“This partnership is a great example of innovation that will support our province’s growing economy while providing students the chance to explore the wealth of career opportunities available to them right here at home,” Premier Scott Moe said. “These new courses will … foster the development of a skilled workforce for our province.”

Additional oil and gas companies are being sought for support and work placement assignments.

Other online trade and agriculture courses available include those related to mechanics, auto body, construction and carpentry, welding, electrical, power engineering, agriculture equipment repair, parts technician and precision agriculture.

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