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The Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC), in partnership with Cisco, is offering a fully funded Cisco Computer Networking course beginning in Semester 1 this school year. Students accepted into the program will earn the Computer Networking 30L credit.  See the attachment for more details.

Key Details for Students:

• Start Date: Semester 1– mid September 2026  to mid January 2027

• Delivery Model: Hybrid (online modules, bi-weekly instructor support, in-person industry experiences)

• Cost: No cost to students

• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

• Required Forms:  Found on Saskcode.ca

  • Student Application Form

  • Teacher Recommendation Form

Please contact Curtis Clements (curtisc@saskatooniec.ca) if you have questions or require additional information.

SaskCode offers free coding and robotics kits to all PSSD teachers who have taken a PD session.  If you have not taken a PD session, please sign up for a session. 

All our sessions are 1 - 1.5 hrs long, are hands on, interactive, and are held online via zoom after school hours starting at 3:30.  Once you take a session, you can book a coding and robotics kit to use in your classroom.  All of our lessons and activities are found on www.saskcode.ca to use with your kit.  

Please go to www.saskcode.ca to book your coding and robotics kit to use in your classroom.  All kit bookings are 3 weeks and are classroom ready.

Please contact Curtis Clements (curtisc@saskatooniec.ca) if you have questions or require additional information.

Trade Trek 2026 – Save the Date

Trade Trek is a new hands-on career exploration event for students in Grades 7–9, taking place on October 27 & 28, 2026, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades through interactive activities, real tools, and demonstrations led by industry professionals. Trade Trek is designed as a high-energy, hands-on experience rather than a traditional career fair.

The event is hosted by the Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC) in partnership with the Merit Contractors Association.

Event Details

• Who: Grades 7–9 students

• When: For PSSD students - October 28, 2026 - am only

• Where: Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

• Cost: Free

• Transportation: Bus transportation will be arranged and paid for by SIEC

• Format: Half-day (am) experience for students

To express interest please complete this MS Form no later than Friday, September 18th. I will reach out to all schools that express interest with information on next steps.

Questions can be directed to Bruce Mellesmoen (Coordinator).