Youth Compete for Medals at Skills Canada Saskatchewan Virtual Competition

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Today kicks off the week long Skills Canada Saskatchewan Virtual Provincial Competition. Apprentices, post-secondary students and high school students from across the province will showcase their skills for a chance to win medals and earn recognition.  Participants also compete to represent the province at the Skills Canada Virtual National Competition scheduled for June 15, 2021. Read more.

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Named One Of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers For 2021

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For the third year running, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has been recognized as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. “We’re pleased to be recognized as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the third year in a row.” SATCC CEO Jeff Ritter said. “I’m proud to work for an organization where our employees enjoy …

Rig Technician De-designation

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The Red Seal Rig Technician trade will be de-designated across Canada, effective June 30, 2021. The trade was approved nationally for de-designation by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) due to a lack of industry demand to continue supporting the trade. The SATCC is working to ensure that Saskatchewan’s current Rig Technician apprentices are aware of their certification …

Welder Upgrader Training Available

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Are you a Welder looking to become certified in the trade? Do you have more than 4.5 years experience, more than 8,100 hours and would like to upgrade your skills before attempting the certification examination? Then you’re in luck! Welder upgrader training is available this spring. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2021. Call our Regina office for more …

CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN TUITION FEE REDUCTION

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Affected Fee: Effective January 1, 2021: Construction Electrician training fees will be reduced from $117 per week to $105 per week .  Why: Beginning in the fall of 2020, the number of weeks of technical training for Construction Electrician apprentices attending Level 3 was reduced from nine weeks to eight weeks as a result of harmonization. The $12.00 per week surcharge …