Bridge the Gap with Women in Skilled Trades and Technologies: Saskatchewan’s Summit - Proceedings Report Posted — January 30, 2012

Over 70 Saskatchewan industry, training and government stakeholders gathered in Saskatoon May 6, 2011 to examine issues and discuss strategies to increase women’s participation in skilled trades and technologies. The participants also looked at ways to support employers in recruiting, hiring, training and retaining women in the skilled trades and technologies.

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.