Apprenticeship Centennial Merit Scholarship Recipients - 2010-11 — January 23, 2012

One hundred and sixty-seven Saskatchewan registered apprentices recently received the 2010-11 Centennial Merit Scholarship Program award of $250.

Esthetician Training Providers Certification Requirements Annual Reminder — January 9, 2012

Instructors in Esthetician training programs that have received technical training credit from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) must be Journeyperson certified by January 15, 2014.

Policy Respecting the Re-instatement of Cancelled Apprentices - Effective March 1, 2012 — January 4, 2012

The SATCC has developed a policy regarding the re-instatement of cancelled apprentices who re-enter the apprenticeship program in the same trade.

Number of SYA Industry Scholarships to DOUBLE!! — January 3, 2012

The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship encourages Saskatchewan youth to complete the SYA Program and enter into a career in a skilled trade within two years of high school graduation.
For 2011-2012, the number of scholarships to be awarded through participating Saskatchewan high schools will increase from 40 to 80; that means more youth than ever will benefit. A minimum of 20 scholarships will be awarded to SYA graduates through internal SATCC processes.

Apprenticeship in Action newsletter - December — November 30, 2011

Get an update on apprenticeship matters such as the 2011 Outstanding New Journeyperson Awards, 2012 CAF Conference, Building Bright Futures partnerships and more.

New Partnership with CITREC — November 29, 2011

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and the Canadian International Training and Education Corporation (CITREC) have signed a partnership agreement.

Building Bright Futures - Partnership Series — November 29, 2011

Check out this industry specific career information on how to build bright futures through apprenticeship.

Career Choices — November 28, 2011

A multitude of options are available to youth as they begin to contemplate the future after high school. Read about three graduates who benefited from the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship after completing the SYA Program.

Labour Market Conditions of Apprenticeship Trades in Saskatchewan for 2010-2013 — October 6, 2011

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration jointly undertake an annual survey of labour market conditions for apprenticeship trades in Saskatchewan.

PROVINCE LAUNCHES SASKATCHEWAN INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP — September 30, 2011

The Provincial Government has committed $3 million in new funding to create the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program for post-secondary students, to match funding raised by post-secondary institutions through private sector and community-based partners.

Achievements of Newly Certified Journeypersons Recognized — September 30, 2011

Thirty-two completing apprentices, newly certified as journeypersons, will receive awards for their outstanding achievements in the skilled trades in an awards ceremony tonight. Hosted annually by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), the awards recognize the top achievers from among the nearly 1,600 new journeypersons certified in the 47 trades in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

Information Bulletin - Apprenticeship Technical Training at SIAST — September 13, 2011

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is working closely with its training partner, the Saskatchewan Institution of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), to ensure that any apprenticeship training interrupted during the week of September 5, 2011 is adjusted so that apprentices can achieve the intended outcomes of their programs. Some changes have been made to the apprenticeship technical training schedule as follows:

Apprenticeship Training Resumes At SIAST — September 10, 2011

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has received confirmation that SIAST and the SGEU will continue mediation talks on Monday.   The mediation agreements include a clause requiring all parties to suspend job action for the duration of mediation. This paves the way for apprenticeship technical training to commence/re-commence on Monday, September 12.

All apprentices who were in training at SIAST prior to September 6 and all apprentices who were scheduled to begin training Tuesday, September 6 and Monday, September 12 should report for training at the normal start time on Monday, September 12, 2011.

If you are not able to attend classes or if you have any questions related to your training, please call 787-2444 in Regina or 1-877-363-0536 toll free.

Over the next few days SATCC and SIAST staff will meet to develop a strategy to address missed training that will ensure apprentices will achieve all learning outcomes for their programs.

The SATCC thanks all apprentices, their families and employers for their patience and understanding over the past week.

Blue Seal Program Comes to Saskatchewan — September 8, 2011

The Achievement in Business Competencies - Blue Seal Program - is designed to recognize and encourage training in entrepreneurship and business skills for people who have achieved journeyperson status in the skilled trades.  In addition, it encourages journeypersons to continue to learn after they have become certified.

Upcoming changes to Gasfitter training in Saskatchewan — August 19, 2011

Through industry consultations, changes are being made to Gasfitter training in Saskatchewan over the next few years. Eligibility requirements and delivery of training were reviewed by the Plumber and Steamfitter-Pipefitter Trade Boards.

Horticulture Technicians are now able to obtain their Red Seal — August 3, 2011

The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) approved the designation of Horticulture Technician (Landscape Horticulturist) as a Red Seal trade in 2008 and the new Horticulture Technician (Landscape Horticulturist) Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson examination is now available.

Red Seal e-Newsletter — August 3, 2011

August 2011

Saskatoon Office Relocation

2011-12 Apprenticeship Technical Training Schedule — June 15, 2011

The 2011-12 Apprenticeship Technical Training Schedule is available online.

GRADUATES RECEIVE SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS — June 6, 2011

Forty high school graduates were awarded $1,000 each from the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship Program to provide assistance as they embark on careers in the skilled trades. These young people have completed the SYA Program and have met the scholarship criteria.

Important Information Regarding the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) — June 6, 2011

The Commission has received the following communication from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada:

Apprentices applying for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) are encouraged to apply on-line to avoid delays with processing. As AIGs and ACGs are not considered a socio-economic program/income support program, Service Canada will hold the production of paper cheques and letters during the strike.

2012 Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Hosted by Regina — May 17, 2011

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) launched the location of its 2012 conference called "Strategies for Success:  Diversity. Innovation. Engagement.

SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RECEIVES MORE INDUSTRY SUPPORT — May 10, 2011

Bridge the Gap with Women in Skilled Trades & Technologies: Saskatchewan's Summit — May 6, 2011

Updating, Upgrading and Specialty Courses — March 23, 2011

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) offers a program called Updating, Upgrading and Specialty Courses, which involves industry and organizations directly in addressing special training needs for Saskatchewan’s 47 designated trades.

APPRENTICESHIP PROFILES — March 17, 2011

Is your future in the skilled trades? Read personal stories under our new tab "Apprenticeship Profiles."

Commission Board Bulletin — March 16, 2011

March 2011

Foreign Qualification Recognition (FQR) Report — March 14, 2011

UNDERSTANDING THE ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN TRAINED WORKERS IN THE RED SEAL TRADES:  A Cross-Canada Review of Methodology and Processes in Apprenticeship Systems to Assess and Recognize Credentials and Trade Experience

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) recently embarked on research to gain a better understanding of foreign credential and trade experience assessment practices used in Canadian apprenticeship jurisdictions.

Online Electrician Upgrading — November 24, 2010

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), in cooperation with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), has developed a new Online Electrician Upgrading program. Eligible candidates now have the option to participate in the online training program or attend the standard eight week classroom program. Both courses fulfill the requirement for mandatory upgrading in order to be eligible to attempt the Electrician Journeyperson Interprovincial Examination.