Healthcare education around west-central Saskatchewan received a major boost earlier this week as Great Plains College announced a new naming rights partnership with the Kindersley & District Co-op for a new healthcare lab at the Great Plains campus in Kindersley.
Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2036, students will learn practical skills in the “Kindersley & District Co-op Healthcare Lab”.
“When we first announced the Practical Nursing program in Kindersley, we were overwhelmed by the community’s interest and enthusiasm. Many organizations reached out, eager to support healthcare programming in the region,” said Brad Mahon, president & CEO at Great Plains College. “The construction of a new on-site healthcare lab was essential in launching the new Practical Nursing program, and the renovation project presented an opportunity for the community to contribute toward the construction and equipment costs for this new space. Kindersley & District Co-op stepped up immediately, securing the lab naming rights sponsorship and we are tremendously grateful for their generous support of our facility and our students.”
The first nursing students will begin with a two-year diploma program, as construction of the new lab is already underway alongside all of the program planning. It is going to allow students a space to practice with equipment they will see on the job, simulating real life scenarios.
“At Kindersley & District Co-op, we are committed to investing in the health and well-being of our communities,” said Blair Ferner, General Manager of the Kindersley & District Co-op. “Supporting the development of healthcare education through this partnership with Great Plains College is an investment in the future of our trading area. We are proud to assist in creating opportunities for students to learn, grow, and ultimately contribute to the care and support of our families right here at home. This healthcare lab represents an investment in the future of our community, and we’re honoured to be apart of that story.”
Just over two months remain until the deadline to apply for the Practical Nursing program. The deadline is May 31, but anyone who applies before April 30 will be considered for an Entrance Scholarship of $500-$5,000 according to the release.
Learn more about the program and Great Plains College by visiting their website HERE.
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