The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training announced a major investment of nearly $125 million to prepare Saskatchewan residents for emerging job opportunities. The 2026-27 Provincial Budget allocates funds across essential skills training, apprenticeship programs, and healthcare workforce development. Minister Eric Schmalz emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring workers benefit first from the province's economic growth. Key initiatives include 300 additional apprenticeship seats, expanded trades training at Regina and Saskatoon centers, and $9.2 million in federal support to protect workers from tariff impacts. The strategy focuses on developing local talent, using international recruitment to fill skill gaps.