Our grads are in demand
There’s a reason why Saskatchewan Polytechnic has a consistently high grad employment
rate, and why we score top marks with employers. Our focus on applied learning and
relevant curriculum develops marketable skills that prepare you to contribute from
day one on the job.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is known for its quality programming and graduates. Our students
learn, earn and contribute to growing Saskatchewan.
- 96% overall graduate employment rate
- 94% Indigenous graduate employment rate
- 97% visible minority graduate employment rate
- 91% of employers said they'd hire a Sask Polytech grad again
You'll learn by doing
Approximately two-thirds of our programs offer a work-integrated learning component
to gain real-world experience.
The blend of knowledge, skills and experience you’ll acquire here is a big advantage
in today’s job market. Work-integrated learning comes in many forms. Depending on
your program, you may participate in:
- Clinical placements provide direct, hands-on learning in a supervised, real-world
setting. They are integral to many of our nursing and health sciences programs. It’s
a chance to practice what you learned in class with real people and real equipment
in an actual job setting.
- Co-operative work terms are offered in many of our business and engineering technology
programs. Co-op work terms give you a chance to work in an industry related to your
field of study. Most are full time, paid positions, so you earn while you learn. Work
terms help build professional knowledge and skills, while also opening the door to
career connections.
- Equipment time is the ultimate in learning by doing. In many Sask Polytech programs,
you spend a lot of “classroom” time working with modern, industry-specific equipment
in first-rate shop and lab facilities.
- Field investigations provide “boots on the ground” learning experiences. Dedicated
field work classes let you practice specific tasks, hone outdoor skills and participate
in group activities. In many programs, field work is integrated into labs to enrich
hands-on learning.
- Labs are the foundation of work-integrated learning in almost all science and technology
programs. Labs help you translate classroom theory into practical application. This
is where you learn to use equipment, build specialized skills, sharpen analytical
thinking and develop professional competencies.
- Machinery time is all about hands-on, real world, practical learning. Under the guidance
of experienced instructors, you learn how to assemble, service, repair, modify and
overhaul a wide range of equipment.
- Work practicums are unpaid work placements where you gain real world job experience.
You learn by doing—on the job. Practicums also provide a first-hand taste of the kind
of work and work environment you can expect in your chosen field.
- Outdoor field camps are a highlight of Sask Polytech’s tourism and natural resources
programs. Excellent fall and winter camp facilities at the Hannin Creek Centre on
the shores of Candle Lake provide unforgettable experiences, with outdoor learning
geared to specific program requirements.
Contact us
If you’re looking to find a program, learn how to meet admission requirements and
apply – we are here to help. Connect with us today.
askaquestion@saskpolytech.ca
1-866-467-4278 (toll-free)
