Alberta is giving $150,000 to SafeGen in order to deliver safety training to high school students.
Meant to create safer and healthier workplaces for a new generation of innovators, the funding allows SafeGen to provide their JobSafe education program to students across the province for free.
“Providing workplace health and safety is one of the many steps in preparing students for in-demand careers such as skilled trades,” said Minister of Education and Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange. “Young Albertans deserve to be equipped with the necessary tools to thrive in any workplace they decide to pursue. This safety training will give students the confidence they need to begin their careers.”
SafeGen has assisted junior and senior high schools in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories implement the JobSafe program into their curriculums. It is currently used by more than 200 schools, with more than 115,000 students having completed the courses. Three of the JobSafe courses are accredited, offering one credit each.
“Through our JobSafe Program, we are promoting safe and healthy workplace training to young Albertans before they join the workforce. Since starting this program in 1995, we have delivered courses to over 100,000 students across Alberta. We are excited to be able to offer this critical program to our next generation of workers,” said SafeGen Executive Director Darryl Kitschinski.
The Alberta government offers several programs and resources to keep Albertans safe on the job. Updating the Occupational Health (OHS) and Safety Code to reflect modern workplaces and ensuring it’s easy-to-understand will help employers keep workers safe, building workplaces that support jobs, attract investment, and grow Alberta’s economy.
A new search tool also makes it easier for Albertans to access health and safety information.
Red Deer-North residents with questions, comments, or concerns can reach out to the local constituency office via the contact form.
View the original press release on the Government of Alberta website here.