The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration and the federal government  currently have a  three year agreement for this initiative.  The current project will end on March 31, 2012.  This initiative  recognizes Saskatchewan's strong economic climate and will continue to enable TIOW projects to assist older workers participate in the labour market.

In  2011-12 nine TIOW projects will be delivered throughout the province. Contact information for the service providers who will be delivering the projects for this year  is provided below. Please contact the nearest service provider in your area for  start dates, locations and further  details of each of the projects.  

As well older workers looking for career and job search assistance and training related information, either in a location or when an older worker project is not being offered, you may want to contact the local Can-Sask Career and Employment Services office since they are able to provide an array of programs and services to job seekers. Their services include a resource centre that has materials such as calendars and brochures from post-secondary institutions, internet links to other career and employment websites, information on training and income support programs and career planning, and resume writing. Can-Sask Career and Employment Services staff can also provide information on the types of employment opportunities available and help you with the development of your resume. They can also assist with posting your resume on SaskJobs.ca.

More information, including office locations and contact numbers for Can-Sask Career and Employment Services can be found on the Ministry's website under "Employment Programs". This will also link you to the SaskJobs.ca employment opportunities site where you can search for jobs by category or geographical.

In order to participate, older workers must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be 55 – 64 years of age (50 – 54 and 64+ years of age may also be accepted);
• Be unemployed;
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
• Lack skills needed for successful integration into new employment.

Each project will have its own activities.  These may include:

• Vocational and/or learning assessments;
• Peer mentoring;
• Basic skills upgrading;
• Skills training;
• Work experience;
• Preparation for self employment;
• Direct marketing to employers
• Resume and interview skills; and
• Counselling.

All participants will receive income support while in the project.  The income support may be in the form of:

• Allowances – participants who are engaged primarily in developmental activities such as assessment and skills upgrading

For more information on the Targeted initiative for Older Workers contact:

Program Innovation Branch
Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
12-1945 Hamilton St.
Regina, SK  S4P 2C8

Phone: (306) 787-2354
Fax: (306) 787-7182
Email: tiow@gov.sk.ca