SASKATOON INDUSTRY EDUCATION COUNCIL
About Us
Our Team
Community partnerships and career exploration activities are built and administered by a diverse staff of permanent and contract employees led by Executive Director Janet Uchacz-Hart, a former teacher and career facilitator.
OUR BOARD
The SIEC is governed by a visionary board of directors composed of representatives from business, secondary and post-secondary education, government, and industry associations.
Our Community
Our community of shared responsibility is made possible through a growing list of participating youth and collaborators from education, industry, and government who contribute to SIEC capacity with investments of time, talent, goods, services, and finances.
Who We Are
The Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC) is a bridge between Saskatchewan’s career opportunities and Saskatoon area youth. Through a partnership among business, K-12, and post-secondary schools, unique hands-on career exploration events and programs are designed and delivered to students, helping them find a career that connects their passion and natural talents with current and future workforce needs.
We Work With...
Our Board of Directors
Education (K-12 and Post-Secondary)
PEGGY MATTILA-BAINS (CHAIR)
Prairie Spirit School Division
Colleen Norris
Saskatoon Public Schools
Michelle Blackmon
Saskatoon Tribal Council
Terri Fradette
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Colleen Slade
University of Saskatchewan
Misty Alexandre
Robertson Stromberg
Chelsea Coupal
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Gerry Youzwa
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Sector and Industry Representation
Janis Dubreuil (PAST CHAIR)
Allan Construction
Brad Compton
Workers Compensation Board
Mark Dick
ESTI Consulting
Tammy Lowes
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Loy lEVESQUE
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
David Potts-Schwinghamer
Saskatchewan Mining Assocation
Lee Bauer
MNP
Andrea Sanderson
SIIT
Our Community
Our community of shared responsibility is made possible through a growing list of participating youth and collaborators from education, industry, and government who contribute to SIEC capacity with investments of time, talent, goods, services, and finances.
The organizations below are key partners with the SIEC, facilitating connections and partnerships within their sectors:
Our Donors and sponsors for 2024/2025 include
School Divisions:
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Saskatoon Public Schools
Prairie Spirit School Division
Saskatoon Tribal Council
Government of Saskatchewan:
Ministry of Education
Saskatchewan Tourism
Ministry of Corrections
Innovation Saskatchewan
Ministry of Immigration & Career Training
Ministry of Trade & Export
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Government of Canada:
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
For a full list of our 2024/2025 sponsors and partners, please click here.
