Southeast College and Suncrest College have partnered to launch a new program called Digital and Tech Access for Indigenous, Newcomers, Women, and Youth (DATA in a NeW WaY). This 12-week computer science and workplaces skills training program will be delivered in a face-to-face format this summer with 40 students from eastern Saskatchewan. Each college will offer two classes: One class will be delivered on a First Nation and dedicated to Indigenous learners, while the other class will be open to general enrolment with a special focus on newcomers, women, and youth. Students will develop their digital skills through real-world computer projects. This summer, learners’ school age children will also have the opportunity to go to a land-based learning day camp.
