Three energy companies have signed on to partner with the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre to support the creation of online oil and gas high school courses with work placements.
Teine Energy previously signed on and now Cenovus Energy, Vermilion Energy and Whitecap Resources are on board to provide support and industry expertise in the development of new Energy and Mines – Oil & Gas 20 and 30-level online courses.
The province says in a news release that the four companies are providing a combined total of up to $160,000 over two years to support the creation of the new courses and to fund a coordinator position to facilitate student work placements and industry engagement opportunities.
Classes begin in Semester 2 of this school year for the Oil & Gas 20 course and then Oil & Gas 30 will be available in the 2025-26 school year.
The classes include 50 hours online and 50 hours of hands-on learning.
Teine Energy and Whitecap Resources have also agreed to host student work placement hours to supplement student learning.