Southeast Newcomer Services – Driver Education
Provided by: Southeast Advocates for Employment
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- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Drop-In Centre (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Language Assessment (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services: Settlement Services
- Transition Services (2 locations)
Service Description
Provides funding for newcomers to cover the partial cost of the six hours in class and six hours in car commercial driver education program.
Program is open to Permanent Residents and Temporary Residents (certain conditions apply) in Saskatchewan, in the area serviced by Southeast Newcomer Services, who are required to complete a driver education program to obtain a Saskatchewan driver’s license.
Eligibility
-Must be at least 18 years old
-Must hold a valid Class 7 learner’s licence (cannot be suspended, expired or owe SGI money)
-Must be a first time driver (cannot hold a driver’s licence in any other province/country)
-Must be a Saskatchewan resident residing in the area serviced by Southeast Newcomer Services
-Must be a Permanent Resident who has resided in Canada for no more than 5 years or must be a Temporary Foreign Worker on a valid work permit who has been nominated under SINP Program or submitted an application for permanent residence under one of the federal immigration programs; or who are Live-In-Caregivers on a valid work permit.
-Be able to communicate in English.
Application Process
Must meet with the Settlement Advisor at Southeast Newcomer Services for a needs assessment and to develop a settlement plan.
Documents Required
- Application form, signed and dated
- Copy of your Saskatchewan Learner’s License
- Copy of Permanent Resident card or
- Copy of the Confirmation of Permanent Residence/ Record of Landing or
- Copy of Work Permit and SINP Nomination Letter
- Copy of your most recent CLB test or assessment (if available)
Fees
None
Weyburn location: 306-842-9081
Weyburn fax: 306-842-0205
Fax: 306-637-3826
Estevan location
Business Line: 306-637-4920
Estevan location
Hours of Operation
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays.
Service Website
www.southeastnewcomer.com/programs/driver-education
www.facebook.com/SoutheastNewcomerServices
www.instagram.com/southeastnewcomer
settlementadvisor.newcomer@sasktel.net
Coverage Area
Southeast Saskatchewan - 150 km radius around Estevan
Languages Offered
English
Weyburn & Area Supportive Employment Services
- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Drop-In Centre (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Language Assessment (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Transition Services (2 locations)
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Community Advocates for Employment
1112 6th Street
Estevan SK S4A 0W7 -
Weyburn & Area Supportive Employment Services
203 1st Street
Weyburn SK S4H 0T4
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays.
• Appointments may be available outside regular business hours.
• Arrangements can be done to meet the client in other locations.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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