Carlton Trail College

Finish the classes you need to complete your high school diploma, or upgrade your marks starting this fall.
Check out our upcoming registration dates, or book an appointment with a student advisor near you!

Essential office skills for today's workplaces.
Apply online at Carltontrailcollege.com
or give us a call at 1.800.667.2623

Meet DJ, a 2024 Continuing Care Assistant graduate!

DJ also happened to be the lucky winner of last year’s CCA-Win Your Tuition promotion and we followed up with her as she completed her program.

DJ has spent her life living in the area and was looking for a change after spending 10 years in Public Works and water treatment. Having always wanted to explore her interest in healthcare, she took the opportunity to start working at a care facility and came to Carlton Trail College to attain her credentials.

Winning her tuition was a great advantage for her and her family, which includes a husband and two littles at home. Her next steps are to continue working as a CCA and perhaps continue to advance into the field of nursing.

DJ’s advice to those looking to make a big change like she did is to “Trust that everything will work out! Making the switch from Public Works to Healthcare for me was scary, but everything worked out, there has been a ton of opportunity, grants, and other things that have been helpful along the way.”

Learn more about our upcoming CCA programs at: https://ow.ly/gyst50SuLl5

Life happens. We can help you get back on track.
Finish the classes you need to complete your high school diploma and move forward. visit us at one of our intake dates listed, or contact the student advisor located near you!

Ready to take on the office? It's time to apply.
Start this fall in Humboldt.
Learn more: CarltonTrailCollege.com

Are you a teaching professional with an affinity for numbers and accounting?
We are looking for an accounting instructor for our Office Administration program starting this fall.
Learn more and work with us this year: https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/work-for-us/

*In our most SK Canadian Accent ever*🗣️🌾🍁
You all go'wan and have yourself a Happy Canada Day, 'eh?! 🥞🍁 ...Nailed it. 😎
We hope you are having a great kick-off to the summer!

As a reminder, our summer hours are as follows:

Humboldt Campus - July 2 OPEN Regular hours
Wynyard Campus – July 2-5 and July 24-25, 2024 CLOSED
Watrous Campus – July 15-19 CLOSED
Punnichy, Four Winds Learning Centre - June 28 - August 11 CLOSED

Let the summer begin!😎🌞
We’ve all worked hard this year and now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! Please have a look at our summer hours and make note of our upcoming campus closures.

All campus locations are closed Monday, July 1st for Canada Day.

Humboldt Campus: July 2, 2024 OPEN Regular Hours
Wynyard Campus: CLOSED the week of July 2-5 & the week of July 24-25
Watrous Campus: CLOSED the week of July 15-19
Punnichy, Four Winds Learning Centre: CLOSED June 28 - August 12, 2024

Remember to stay safe, hydrate, and enjoy every sun-shining moment this summer!

Become a part of our incredible learning community! Two new instructional positions are available in Punnichy for this fall. Learn more and apply at Carltontrailcollege.com/work-for-us

🎉Congratulations our Punnichy Community High School grade 12's for completing your framing program with us! We cannot wait to see the futures you will build! The completed shed projects have now been sold and delivered to their new owners in Raymore. 🚚

This class completion also marks a major milestone for our Framing and Construction instructor, Randy Jordan, who has been with our College for the past 15 years. Randy has been a continual support to our trades programs, students, and partners throughout this time, and has made a lasting impact at our Punnichy facilities. We wish you all the best in your retirement, Randy, and thank you for your contributions made to trades education and training in our region!🛠️ 🙌

If there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s how to put together a celebration! BBQ’s, open houses, graduations, anniversaries, and more! As our final of the 2023-24 academic and our 50th anniversary year, we look back on just a few of the past millstones and celebrations we’ve been honored to have.

We are accepting tenders for Janitorial Services for our two facilities in Watrous. Please submit tenders to the email address listed by July 11, 2024 at 5pm.

For the final week of National Aboriginal History Month, we're excited to spotlight remarkable local initiatives that celebrate and advance Indigenous culture and enterprise in the area.

First, we have the AEC Business Club, a dynamic group of students from Almightyvoice Education Centre located on One Arrow First Nation in Saskatchewan. These talented students are making waves with their unique, one-of-a-kind artistic creations, showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage.

Second, we have the Punnichy Community High School Grade 9 Photography Gala. On June 3rd, the Community of Raymore and Punnichy celebrated the achievements of the PCHS grade 9 photography class. This was the first gala held for new emerging artists and students. The photographs were visible to the public until June 6th, 2024.

These initiatives not only enrich communities, but also play a crucial role in sustaining and promoting Indigenous cultures, offering inspiring examples of innovation and cultural artistic expressions by youth!

Are you an experienced Journeyman Carpenter looking to build something to last a lifetime? Join us as an instructor and help guide our future apprentices onto the right path. Let’s shape the next generation of skilled carpenters together!

Learn more: https://carltontrailcollege.com/work-for-us

It pays to apply early! Congrats to our Humboldt Primary Care Paramedic student, Alexa Longmuir, who not only started her program with her peers just last month, but also earned a $1,000 Early Application Scholarship! We look forward to seeing your continued success, Alexa, and we hope this helps you along the way!

On Friday, We celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day. We are thrilled to once again celebrate this significant day with our community at the Horizon School Division Division Head Office. This year's event was truly memorable, starting with a moving pipe ceremony and flag-raising, followed by an exuberant showcase of Indigenous cultural songs, dances, and drumming.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebration and learning. Special thanks to:
Elder Bryan McNabb Sr. and Knowledge Keeper George GreyBuffalo for leading the Pipe Ceremony.
Horizon School Division Staff and Board Members
Cheif Byron Bitternose - George Gordons First Nation
Councilor Tracey Brania - Fishing Lake First Nation
Minister Brent Digness - Metis Nation Saskatchewan
His Worship Michael Behiel - Mayor of the City of Humboldt
Kawacatoose Boyz Dance Troup

All the esteemed guests, dignitaries, and community members whose contributions made today's gathering a profound experience.

Your involvement enriches our community and helps keep the spirit of reconciliation and cultural appreciation alive. We are honored to have share this day with you all!

Keep going and do yourself proud.

Happy National Indigenous People's Day! We are excited to once again celebrate this significant day with our community at the Horizon School Division location. This year's event is expected to be another memorable one, starting with a pipe ceremony and flag-raising, followed by a showcase of Indigenous cultural songs, dances, and drumming. As always, we are honored to share this day with you all!

In 2015, the College purchased a former church building from the Village of Punnichy to establish a training centre to serve the growing education and training needs of adult learners in Punnichy and the surrounding area. After renovations to the building were completed, the Four Winds Learning Centre officially opened in 2017.

As a finishing touch to the learning centre, two talented local artists from George Gordon First Nation, Brent Fisher and Joe Pelletier, were invited to create an inspirational work that would adorn the newly renovated learning space. The resulting mural carries powerful symbolism and honors the surrounding First Nations communities as noted by the artists in their notes below:

The number 4 is represented and noted throughout the mural: 4 local First Nations, 4 spirit animals (each specific to a community), 4 Colors, 4 directions, 4 seasons.

The center medallion depicts education in a traditional sense - specifically Elders educating Young Ones.

The Bear signifies bravery: We may need to recognize that we are brave, especially in times that we feel alone.

The Wolf signifies teamwork: “For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack” – Rudyard Kipling

The sunset signifies the end of the day and knowing that tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity, and a reminder to be mindful that nobody is alone. Although we may feel alone, if we look deep enough, we will notice that many people walk beside us and are often going through similar struggles as us.

The red and green in the eagle feathers represent the colors of the buffalo and eagle.

Brent Fisher also used colors to represent the following First Nation communities:
- Red – Mukowekwan – EAST – Eagle
- Green – George Gordon First Nation – SOUTH – Buffalo
- White – Day Star First Nation – NORTH – Bear
- Yellow – Kawakatoose First Nation – WEST – Wolf

The work hard/play hard philosophy doesn't stop with our students! Every year we take the time to take a break and recognize our own hard work as staff and board members at .
This year, we spent an afternoon on the course in LeRoy followed with service recognitions and awards!

Wynyard NIPD Events happening this Friday as well!

Indigenous Peoples Day is an occasion to reflect on and celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
In recognition of this day, The Town of Wynyard will be hosting a celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day starting at 1pm. The raising of the Treaty 4 flag following a flag song, a mural by Kevin Peeace commissioned by Wynyard and District Museum Committee will be unveiled along with Blue Mountain Singers and Dancers performing at the Peace Park.

*Peace Park is located on the West side of the Civic Center.

This event serves as a significant commemoration and recognition of this day.

Get out and celebrate!

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Humboldt on June 21st!

Did you know that Carlton Trail College was one of the very first “community” colleges piloted in Saskatchewan in 1973? It was first located in Humboldt, SK.

Since then, Carlton Trail College celebrated 50 years of providing exceptional education and training opportunities to east-central Saskatchewan!

Learn more: https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/

When you work hard, you get to play hard!
As a wind-up to the year, our Adult 12 students in Wakaw spent an afternoon on the course following all of their hard work. 🏌️⛳

Attention, scholars! The countdown is ON! Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for the 2024 BHP Jansen Project Scholarship Program is fast approaching! Don't let this golden opportunity slip through your fingers - whether you're from a participating school, community, or a Band Member of a participating First Nation, make sure to submit your application before June 20th!
Go to https://ow.ly/52UN50Rv3eH to apply!

Having trouble getting started? Solid advice for all scenarios.

A long-standing program with impact, we partner with Horizon School Division at Punnichy Community High School Community High School to offer six courses from Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s carpentry program? Participating high school students receive dual educational credits, giving students a head start into the trades!

Today is the inaugural National Long-Term Care Day!
As a training provider for Continuing Care Assistants in our province, we are excited to recognize this special day dedicated to celebrating the hard work and commitment of those who provide care and support to the thousands of Canadians living in long-term care across the country.

Thank you for making our communities stronger and positively impacting the lives of those in long-term care.

With every new location or move the College has made, there has been a customary Grand Opening to welcome in a new era of growth for the College. Throughout our 50 year history we have had, or continue to have, campus office or classroom locations in the following locations:
Humboldt
Wynyard
Watrous
Semens
Davidson
Southy
Punnichy
Wakaw
Wadena

As we continue to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, this week we focus on the vibrant cultures of the Métis and First Nations communities within our college region. Our staff continue to engage in education to have a deeper understanding of these rich cultures, enhancing our support on the journey of healing, relationship building, and reconciliation.

• Language Revitalization: Join us in supporting initiatives that revitalize Indigenous languages, crucial for maintaining the cultural fabric of Indigenous communities. Learn more about these efforts at the Office of Treaty Commissioner's Indigenous Languages Resources Page: https://www.otc.ca/pages/language.html

• Indigenous Arts: Explore traditional Indigenous dances such as the Métis Red River Jig, known for its lively footwork, and the First Nations Powwow dances, like the Fancy Dance with its vibrant regalia and the Traditional Dance which conveys stories and spiritual messages through movement. Each dance uniquely celebrates the heritage and resilience of Indigenous communities.
Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKlEt_ImSV8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MONgmqIpaW8

• Cultural Practices: Preserving Indigenous cultures and knowledge is crucial for maintaining cultural diversity, strengthening community identity, and fostering resilience. Indigenous traditions offer unique ecological insights that are vital for sustainable environmental practices. Additionally, their continuation supports social inclusivity and justice, enriching global cultural heritage and ensuring Indigenous voices remain integral to societal development.

This month, let's honor and participate in these cultural expressions and support the ongoing efforts to preserve these invaluable traditions. Learn more at https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/why-is-indigenous-cultural-continuity-critical

Photo: Dancing Horse Troupe from Kawakatoose First Nation honoured us with their performances at our 50th Anniversary Event earlier this year. The Troupe, offers unique learning opportunities to share the rich history and heritage
that surrounds local Indigenous cultures.