2021 APPRENTICESHIP AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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Today the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced the winners of the 21st annual Apprenticeship Awards. Apprentices, new journeypersons, employers, instructors and other apprenticeship stakeholders are recognized every year by the SATCC for their exceptional achievements in apprenticeship and the skilled trades. Read the news release here. For the full list of winners, program, and videos, visit our …

Saskatchewan Proclaims Skilled Trade and Technology Week

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Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan launches Sunday, October 31 and runs until Sunday, November 7. This week raises awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trade and technology sectors, and is jointly supported by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and Skills Canada Saskatchewan. It aligns with National Skilled Trade and Technology Week, organized by the …

COVID-19 Update

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Training Providers Training providers contracted by the SATCC are empowered to make decisions in order to maintain order and safety on their campuses. Apprentices are required to follow the policies – including any masking and/or vaccination policies –  put in place by the training institution they are attending. If apprentices have questions regarding any COVID-19-related policies put in place by …

Apprenticeship Awards In-Person Event Cancelled

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Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan, the SATCC has decided to cancel the in-person Apprenticeship Awards event that was scheduled for Friday, November 5. We will now celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners through a news release, as well as via our website and social media channels on Friday, November 5, 2021 and the days following. Be …

Mandatory Masks in SATCC Offices

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As of September 17, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan has issued an interim mandatory masking order requiring the use of non-medical masks in all indoor public spaces in Saskatchewan. Anyone entering our buildings will be required to wear masks. For more information on masks, please visit: http://www.saskatchewan.ca/masks

SATCC Amended Office Hours for September 20, 2021

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For the federal election on Monday, September 20, 2021, all of our SATCC offices will be closing early at 4:30p.m. Voting polls throughout Saskatchewan will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Under the provisions of the Canada Elections Act, employees who are eligible to vote are entitled to three consecutive hours for the purpose of casting their vote. …

Changes to SYA Benefits Administration – Effective September 1, 2021

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Effective September 1, 2021, partial benefits will no longer be granted for partial completion of the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program. Previously, if a student completed only one or two levels of SYA, they were eligible to receive 100 or 200 hours of trade time respectively when applying for apprenticeship. As of September 1, 2021, these partial benefits will no …

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES $13 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC AND SASKATCHEWAN APPRENTICESHIP AND TRADE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION

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Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced approximately $13 million in new funding for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) to deliver education and skills training programs to help grow a skilled workforce in Saskatchewan. Read more.