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. …

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 …

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 …

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has within its regulations the ability to designate and certify occupations within Saskatchewan that fall outside of the designated skilled trades. Examples of occupations can include, but are not limited to: educational assistants, health care workers, cyber security jobs, manufacturing jobs, finance and business administration jobs, warehouse jobs, technology sector jobs, tourism …

Apprentices eligible to attend technical training in 2022-23 are encouraged to self-register in MyATC as soon as possible. The 2022-23 training year runs July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2023. Apprentices are expected to attend technical training once per training year. Apprentices who don’t attend annually risk having their apprenticeship contract cancelled. Technical training is a critical component of apprenticeship. …

Today the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to 100 high school graduates from 66 communities across the province. Scholarships are presented to SYA program participants who plan to embark on careers in the skilled trades. Read the full news release: saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/june/24/one-hundred-high-school-graduates-receive-saskatchewan-youth-apprenticeship-industry-scholarships

To help with demand during 2022-23 technical training registration, the SATCC will be offering extended telephone hours from May 2 to May 14. SATCC agents will be available at 1-877-363-0536 from May 2 to May 14 during the following hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Office hours and availability by email …

Effective Friday, April 1, the SATCC will no longer accept paper (hard copy) apprenticeship forms from clients. This includes: Employer Application for Registration of Apprenticeship Contract (Form 1) Application for Examination (Form 2) Application for Certificate (Form 3) Upgrading Evaluation Application (Form 4) Application for Replacement Document (Form 5) *Verification of Trade Experience Letter (Form 6) and Verify Trade Experience …

Apprentices will soon be able to self-register for technical training in MyATC for the 2022-23 training year. The 2022-23 training year runs July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2023. The following outlines how the training schedule and courses for the year will be released: Monday, April 4: Full 2022-23 training schedule posted to SATCC website Monday, May 2 at 12 …

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has been recognized as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the fourth year in a row. “We are thrilled to be named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers a fourth time.” SATCC CEO Jeff Ritter said. “It’s a special organization when almost nine out of 10 employees agree that …