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The Centre for Continuing Education exists to help Saskatchewan prepare for and respond
to the changing nature of work in an era of unprecedented change and disruption. We
focus on ensuring Saskatchewan’s future workforce has the skills required to meet
the challenges and opportunities that are here now and will arrive in the future.
We help professionals, employers and people looking for a career change to be resilient
in the face of transformation and gain the skills they need to adapt and succeed in
the workforce. The Centre for Continuing Education brings together our internal expertise
to advance professional development programs, corporate training and micro-credential
offerings. Courses are market-driven and consistently updated to reflect emerging
trends and best practices.
Why Centre for Continuing Education for individuals?
- Increase your job opportunities
- Increase your salary potential
- Increase your ability to transition careers
- Develop new skills
- Develop a new interest
- Broaden your horizons
- Keep pace with industry trends and changes
- Improve your job performance
- Improve your image
- Increase your job satisfaction
Why Centre for Continuing Education for business?
- Create a highly skilled workforce
- Increase employee technology skills
- Address your businesses’ skills gap
- Improve employee retention
- Increase your company knowledge
- More engaged employees
- Meet your client’s needs
- Improve productivity
- Improve profitability
- Maintain a competitive edge
- Identify and develop potential leaders
Benefits of working with Sask Polytech and the Centre for Continuing Education
- Access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields and industries throughout
the province
- A strong reputable brand in post-secondary training
- A member of Polytechnics Canada and connection with other polytechnics across the
country
- A team of consultants who specialize in conducting needs assessments, developing training
and selecting delivery methods
- A team of trained specialists who offer career, aptitude and skills assessment services
- Access to a high-tech online learning management system that allows for training regardless
of geographical limitations
- Custom options for registration and a full enrollment services team to support end
users
- Campus locations in four cities – Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw and
access to a variety of face-to-face training options
- Opportunities to collaborate on applied research projects to help address business
challenges
- A full finance team to support budget development, contract review and invoicing
- A responsive team of in-house developers, program and content experts to build training
- A complete audio visual team that provides presentation services, event management,
video production and audio visual and media services
- A full marketing team available to assist with advertising, promotion and media relations
- Learner services including counselors, cultural supports, tutoring, accommodations
and assistive technology solutions
For more information, please email us at ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.
Leadership team
Dr. Ian McWilliams
Associate vice-president, Centre for Continuing Education
Flexible Learning
Learn more about Flexible Learning.
Faye Gartz
Director, Flexible Learning
Biography
×Faye Gartz
As Director of Flexible Learning in the Centre for Continuing Education, Faye works closely with a team of Continuing Education Consultants and Administrators
overseeing a variety of courses and program areas. In collaboration with all Schools
in Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Faye and her team strive to flexibly deliver new and
existing programs that enhance educational accessibility in non-traditional ways.
Faye is a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree in Adult Education. Faye is dedicated
to strengthening relationships and clarifying processes within Sask Polytech, with
external stakeholders, and with students.

Stephanie Mulhall
Manager, Flexible Learning
Biography
×Stephanie Mulhall
Stephanie is passionate about creating access and opportunity for students in higher
education. With experience in student services, strategy, assessment and evaluation,
Stephanie leads the student support team, extensions support, and oversees marketing,
communications and analytics for the centre. Her work supports the Centre for Continuing
Education leadership in making data-informed decisions and helps to connect students
with flexible learning options.
Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Educational
Administration, both from the University of Saskatchewan.
Her academic and professional interests include student perception, teaching evaluation,
internationalization, accreditation processes, and data-informed decision-making in
higher education. But, she’ll happily nerd-out on all manner of student support strategy.
She loves baking, gardening and running, usually frantically, after her two rambunctious
boys.
International Projects
Learn more about International Projects.
Angela Wojcichowsky
Director, International Projects
Training Solutions
Learn more about Training Solutions.
Gerry Youzwa
Director, Training Solutions
Biography
×Gerry Youzwa
Gerry Youzwa is proud to work and lead program innovation and development and oversee
the Corporate Training Solutions area within the Centre for Continuing Education. Her team is responsible for corporate and government contract training and partnership
development. Gerry has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and several years' experience
working in training and partnership development. She joined Sask Polytech in 2018.
Gerry is a high-integrity, energetic leader, with an entrepreneurial spirit, focused
on creating successful outcomes for stakeholders and learners.
Winston Blake
Business development officer
Biography
×Winston Blake
Winston Blake holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts Degree and a designation
as a Chartered Mediator. Winston has over two decades of experience in adult education,
senior management, and program development in Alberta and Saskatchewan. He was the
driving force behind creating community-based organizations dedicated to supporting
youth, families, and communities in his early career. Winston lives in Saskatoon with
his spouse, three children, and their golden retriever.
Ann Reinhart
Manager, Product Development
Biography
×Ann Reinhart
Ann Reinhart has her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a Professional
Engineer (P.Eng) and Project Management Professional (PMP). Ann has worked in Project
Management for 13 years, with five years being at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the
most recent two years within Training Solutions in the Centre for Continuing Education.
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