Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed new apprenticeship and trade certification legislation, broadening the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission’s (SATCC) designation and certification authority, and allowing the SATCC to more effectively manage its regulatory function.

All 2019 tax slips from the SATCC have now been mailed out.

Southeast College will serve as the new training provider for Powerline Technician apprentices in Saskatchewan, beginning in the fall of 2020.

Apprentices will continue to attend training at the same facility in Weyburn.

Mobile Crane Operator upgrading course, facilitated by Western Trades Training Institute. June 8 – June 19, 2020.

Boom Truck Operator A&B upgrading course, facilitated by Western Trades Training Institute. May 3 – May 7.

Apprentices can now complete Landscape Horticulturist technical training in Saskatchewan through the University of Saskatchewan’s Prairie Horticulture Certificate program.  Previously, technical training for Saskatchewan apprentices was available only through Olds College located in Alberta.

Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiatives proposals for 2020-21 will begin in January 2020.

Apprenticeship in Action – Fall 2019.

Today kicks off Skilled Trades and Technology Week in Saskatchewan.  The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed November 3-10 as Skilled Trades and Technology Week to align with National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, which is being recognized across Canada.

News Release and backgrounder – 2019 Apprenticeship Awards Program. For all the details on the November 1, 2019 Apprenticeship Awards, please see the Awards web page.