STC, PotashCorp Career Fair encourages youth to invest in their future
- EFN Staff | March 19, 2014
The Future is Yours career fair brought together young people and employers from around Saskatchewan for the explicit purpose of creating more Aboriginal employment. The event was hosted by the Saskatoon Tribal Council and PotashCorp.
STC Tribal Chief Felix Thomas had a simple message for the young participants: "Invest your time into your future," he said. "Stay in school, work hard and finish your journey."
Riel Fidler and Leah Ahenakew are both Grade 11 students from Ile-a-la-Crosse. They attended the fair as part of their Entrepreneurial class. They see self employment in the future.
"In our town, there are only service related jobs. Cashier, gas bar and low wage and part time," said Fidler.
"I intend to go to University and I want to be independent, but first I want to work in the military," added Ahenakew.
For many employers, the fair gives them the chance to explain to potential employees about the job, opportunities and what their expectations are.
"I only ask two things of my employees," explained Brent Scutchings with Coram Construction. "One is to show up every day for work and the other is to try when you are at work."
Over sixty employers attended the career fair and they welcomed over 800 students.
To see more photos from the career fair, check out our photo gallery.