Saskatchewan Apprenticeship is committed to maintaining a responsive, industry-driven apprenticeship and certification system that meets labour market needs. In order to meet this mandate, we are raising a couple of fees.

Effective January 2019, Sprinkler Fitter will be designated as a compulsory trade in Saskatchewan – the first trade to be designated as compulsory in the province since 1988.

A Sprinkler Fitter Compulsory Taskforce, made up of industry representatives from across Saskatchewan, submitted an application demonstrating widespread support for this designation.

The SATCC is offering Boom Truck Upgrader training in Lloydminster April 8-12, 2019. This training will be facilitated by the Western Trades Training Institute. Proficiency Certification testing will be offered at the end of this course.

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2019 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) program promotes awareness of apprenticeship training and understanding of the trades as a career choice. The AAI is accepting proposals and new creative projects, including apprenticeship courses, mentoring projects, career exploration and many other opportunities.

All 2018 tax slips from the SATCC have now been mailed out.

Apprentices will no longer be eligible for the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, starting in 2019-20.

Moving forward, needs testing will be introduced for the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship.

The Government of Canada, through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is conducting an evaluation of the Canada Apprentice Loan (CAL) program.

ESDC has asked for the assistance of individuals who are currently or recently (within the last 4 years) registered in a Red Seal apprenticeship program.

One hundred graduating high school students from 72 communities across Saskatchewan received Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships this year.

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has issued sanctions against 22 construction electricians for engaging in academic misconduct while attending apprenticeship technical training.

Sanctions include the suspension and cancellation of journeyperson certifications for varying lengths of time, and the suspension of apprenticeships for varying lengths of time.