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…

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.…

Please be advised that the SATCC’s website will be undergoing maintenance on Friday, July 16 between midnight and 4:00am and will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for your patience.…

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is soliciting proposals for the building of tiny homes in support of Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan. The SATCC has received funding to build a minimum of ten tiny homes. The SATCC will facilitate the funding and development of the initiative to provide skilled trades training opportunities and housing options within Indigenous communities.…

Effective July 1, 2021, our Prince Albert office will no longer be accepting payments. Payments can still be made in-person at our Saskatoon and Regina offices, or by calling our toll free line at 1-877-363-0536.…

One hundred high school graduates from 79 communities across the province are receiving Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships. The scholarship program, launched in 2009, is overseen by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). Scholarships are presented to SYA program participants who plan to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Read the full story: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2021/june/18/saskatchewan-youth-apprenticeship-industry-scholarships-awarded-to-high-school-graduates…

Updated for May 27, 2021. On March 23, due to increased COVID-19 transmission risk in Regina and area, the Government of Saskatchewan issued updated public health orders for the city and surrounding communities. The local public health order will remain in effect until Step One of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap is implemented on Sunday, May 30. The Saskatchewan…

The exam sitting scheduled for May 19 in La Ronge has been cancelled due to the power outage associated with the wildfire burning north of Prince Albert. The exam will be rescheduled for a later date. Impacted individuals can contact Field Consultant Karen Frennette at 1-306-953-2466 for further information.…

New Act Promotes Building Accessibility And Protects Citizens From Unsafe Renovation And Construction Practices The Government of Saskatchewan recently passed The Construction Codes Act (Bill 4) in the Legislative Assembly.  The new Act will allow better alignment between construction codes and accessibility standards, including how they are applied to buildings, ensuring people with disabilities can better access and use buildings in Saskatchewan.…

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.…