Apprentice Success Enhancement Strategy Looks to Improve Apprenticeship Completion Rates

Tamara SentesNewsletter

Supporting apprentices and trade qualifiers in their certification journey is a central mandate of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). In response to declining Red Seal exam pass rates, the SATCC has developed a strategy to increase support for apprentices struggling to advance in their education. “We want apprentices to succeed,” SATCC Chief Operating Officer Dave Peters says. …

Tiny homes project brings shelter and skills to Indigenous communities

Tamara SentesNewsletter

Thirty-two brand-new homes stand in Indigenous communities today thanks to more than 130 apprentices and students who took part in the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission’s (SATCC) tiny homes project. The project, launched by the SATCC in 2021 with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, aimed to give Indigenous apprentices experience in the skilled trades through hands-on learning, while …

2022 Apprenticeship Award Winners Celebrated

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

Tonight, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) will celebrate the winners of the 22nd Annual Apprenticeship Awards at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The Apprenticeship Awards honour the contributions of apprenticeship and trade stakeholders, including apprentices, journeypersons, employers, instructors and training providers. Read the news release here. For the program and more information, visit our Apprenticeship Awards …

Skilled Trade and Technology Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Sunday, October 30 until Saturday, November 5 as Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan. Supported by Skills Canada Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), this week raises awareness of careers in the skilled trade and technology sectors. It aligns with National Skilled Trade and Technology Week proclaimed by Skills/Compétences Canada. …

Fee Updates

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is committed to maintaining a responsive, industry-driven apprenticeship and certification system that meets labour market needs. To meet this mandate, the SATCC is raising apprenticeship fees. These increases enable us to continue providing clients with high-quality services and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the apprenticeship and certification system of training in …

Students try skilled trades in the classroom using virtual reality

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

Virtual reality allows students to step into someone else’s work boots and explore a trade without leaving the classroom. Launched during the 2021-22 school year, virtual reality (VR) has enabled the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) team at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) to provide students with an immersive experience of the skilled trades. Using computer technology to …

Self-Register for Apprenticeship Technical Training in 2022-23

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

Apprentices eligible to attend technical training in 2022-23 are encouraged to self-register in MyATC as soon as possible. The 2022-23 training year runs July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2023. Apprentices are expected to attend technical training once per training year. Apprentices who don’t attend annually risk having their apprenticeship contract cancelled. Technical training is a critical component of apprenticeship. …

One Hundred High School Graduates Receive Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships

Tamara SentesSATCC Home Page News, SATCC News

Today the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to 100 high school graduates from 66 communities across the province. Scholarships are presented to SYA program participants who plan to embark on careers in the skilled trades. Read the full news release: saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/june/24/one-hundred-high-school-graduates-receive-saskatchewan-youth-apprenticeship-industry-scholarships