Apprenticeship News & Updates


New Regina Exam Centre

February 16, 2023
Regular sit and final level certification exams will take place in the new Regina exam centre (Third floor, 2221 Cornwall Street), starting Tuesday, March 21. Any regular sit or final level certification exams scheduled to take place in Moose Jaw or Regina after this date will be changed to this Regina location. Impacted clients will receive updated information in their…
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2022 Tax Slips

February 6, 2023
All 2022 tax slips from the SATCC are now available in MyATC. Tax slips will not be mailed out and are only available to access through your MyATC account. This includes: T2202A – Tuition fees paid to the SATCC; T4E – Apprenticeship Training Allowance; T4A – For waived fees; and Receipt for certification examination fees paid to the SATCC (This…
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Saskatoon Office Closed – December 22, 2022

December 22, 2022
Due to mechanical issues, the Saskatoon office will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Clients can still call our toll free number at 1-877-363-0536, or email us at [email protected]. Our Regina office remains open. Please note that all offices will be closed for the stat holidays on December 23 and December 26, 2022.…
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SATCC OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

December 20, 2022
Please be advised that all SATCC offices will be closed for the stat holidays on the following dates: Friday, December 23, 2022 Monday, December 26, 2022 Monday, January 2, 2023…
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Apprentice Success Enhancement Strategy Looks to Improve Apprenticeship Completion Rates

December 13, 2022
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.…
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Tiny homes project brings shelter and skills to Indigenous communities

November 16, 2022
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…
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2022 Apprenticeship Award Winners Celebrated

November 4, 2022
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…
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Skilled Trade and Technology Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

October 28, 2022
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.…
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Fee Updates

October 20, 2022
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…
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Students try skilled trades in the classroom using virtual reality

September 21, 2022
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…
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