Esterhazy, SK – October 22, 2026
Suncrest College officially opened its enhanced Industrial Mechanics training facilities in Esterhazy on October 21, made possible through a $1.5 million investment from Mosaic over three years.
Since the funding was announced, Suncrest College has been working to enhance the learning environment, upgrade specialized training equipment and expand opportunities for students pursuing careers as Industrial Mechanics, also known as Millwrights.
Beginning in January, the College established a task group to guide the project’s implementation and coordinate improvements to the Industrial Mechanics training space. The investment has supported the purchase of specialized equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic training benches, metal lathes, drill presses and bench grinders, giving students more opportunities for practical, hands-on learning.
The Esterhazy campus has also undergone modernization to create an improved space for students and employees, supporting a more welcoming and functional learning and working environment. The upgraded training space has officially been named the Mosaic Industrial Mechanics Lab in recognition of Mosaic’s $1.5 million investment and its commitment to developing Saskatchewan’s skilled trades workforce.
The investment is also helping Suncrest College expand access to training through a new Industrial Mechanics Applied Certificate program, launching for the first time in February 2027. The College is working with Good Spirit School Division to create a pathway for high school students to complete the program before graduating in June, offering an opportunity to gain valuable skills, earn a post-secondary certificate, and fast-track a career in the trades while still in high school.
In addition, $25,000 in scholarships will be available annually to students enrolled in the program, helping reduce financial barriers and encourage more learners to pursue careers in Industrial Mechanics.
Suncrest College’s $1.5 million investment is part of Mosaic’s broader $4 million commitment over three years to workforce development across Saskatchewan.
“The future of Saskatchewan depends on developing skilled, local talent. Through partnerships like this one, we can help remove barriers to education and create more opportunities for students to pursue training and careers close to home,” said Lawrence Berthelet, Vice President, Potash at The Mosaic Company. “Mosaic is proud to support Suncrest College's vision and to celebrate the opening of this important new learning space in Esterhazy.”
“This investment is making a meaningful difference in how we prepare students for careers in the skilled trades,” said Alison Dubreuil, President and CEO of Suncrest College. “The upgraded lab, specialized training equipment and new program will create more opportunities for students to develop the skills local employers need. We are excited about the partnership with Good Spirit School Division to help high school students get an early start on their training and careers.”
A significant portion of Suncrest College’s Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship participants in Esterhazy are currently employed by Mosaic, reflecting the strong connection between the College’s training and the needs of local industry.
Through enhancements to facilities, equipment, programming and student financial support, the partnership is helping strengthen the skilled trades workforce while creating more opportunities for learners to train close to home.
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About Suncrest College: Suncrest College provides accessible, high-quality education and training through campuses in Canora, Esterhazy, Fort Qu’Appelle, Kamsack, Melfort, Melville, Nipawin, Tisdale, and Yorkton, located across Treaty 4, Treaty 5, and Treaty 6 Territories and the Homeland of the Métis Nation. Learners can choose from a wide range of educational opportunities, including university degrees, skills training diplomas and certificates, trades training, high school upgrading, employability programs, safety training, corporate and professional development, and opportunities to participate in applied research projects led by the College.
About The Mosaic Company: The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Through its Mosaic Biosciences platform, the company is also advancing the next generation of biological solutions to help farmers improve nutrient use efficiency and crop performance sustainably. Mosaic provides a single-source supply of phosphate, potash, and biological products for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com
For interviews or questions regarding this release, please contact:
Suncrest College Marketing
1.639.562.9312
The Mosaic Company
Jill Stroeder, Communications Manager
Ph: (306) 520-5836 | E: [email protected]
