Ready to Work II
Ready to Work II (RTW II) will assist former participants of the Ready to Work - Tourism Careers (RTW) program in furthering their careers through supervisory training and opportunities for career advancement.
All participants will be former RTW graduates, interested in continuing to pursue a career in tourism. Participants will receive training, coaching, and mentorship to obtain emerit Professional Certification; 60 of whom will achieve Journeyperson status in one of three tourism trades available in Saskatchewan: Food and Beverage Person, Guest Services Representative or Cook*.
In addition, participants will complete the Workplace Trainer workshop to develop their supervisory skills. A minimum of 25 operators, managers and/or supervisors from workplaces employing RTW II participants will also complete the Workplace Trainer workshop in support of their new hires.
The intent of RTW II is to:
- increase economic activity in the tourism sector.
- reward full-time employment with career advancement.
- provide an opportunity for additional business growth in Aboriginal communities.
- develop well-trained, experienced tourism professionals who will provide excellent experiences for both Saskatchewan residents and out-of-province visitors.
It is anticipated that RTW II will create new opportunities for RTW graduates by making available both entry-level and supervisory positions to those who successfully complete the program.
To learn more about RTW II, contact us.
*The project will utilize curriculum and testing for the cook apprentices from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST).
STEC has delivered the most successful Ready to Work - Tourism Careers program in Canada, and has successfully provided essential skills training and links to long-term employment for nearly 3,000 participants, the majority of whom are First Nations and Métis peoples.
