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Why hire and train apprentices?

Training apprentices boosts productivity, reduces mistakes, and delivers strong returns. Apprentices are also more likely to stay with their employer, creating a sustainable workforce cycle.

Steps to hiring apprentices.
Hire an employee.
Register the employee as an apprentice by approving their application through your MyATC account.
Provide supervised on-the-job training to your apprentice and pay their wages.
Submit or approve the apprentice’s trade time in MyATC at least twice per year.
Apprentices will attend technical training and write exams.
Supports and resources for employers.

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Respectful Workplace Statement for Employers
A respectful workplace is one where all employees are treated fairly, difference is acknowledged and valued, communication is open and civil, conflict is addressed early, and there is a culture of trust, empowerment, professionalism, and collaboration.

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Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit available to employers, equal to 10% of the eligible salaries and wages payable to eligible apprentices in respect of employment after May 1, 2006. The maximum credit is $2,000 per year for each eligible apprentice.

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Tradesperson's Tools Deduction
If you reimburse or provide an allowance to your employees to offset the cost of tools that they need for their job or you pay for their tools, the amount of the payment is a taxable benefit and should be included in the employees' income.

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Wage Table
All percentages in this document are the Minimum that an apprentice must be paid. Additionally, Minimum Wage requirements apply. If a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provides for higher rates of pay for apprentices, the provisions of the CBA apply.

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This logo can be used by industry partners and employers who employ apprentices registered to the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

“Retaining your personnel through having an apprenticeship program is of utter importance. Apprenticeship is a part of our business strategy and also a big part of my recruitment strategy. Recruitment is also part of retention, and how do you retain people? By giving them something they will not find at any other company and that is what we can do, especially if you bring them in as a brand new apprentice. You can make them so proud to work for you that they wouldn’t want to leave.”

Deon Rademeyer, Kramer Ltd.
Recruiter & Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician

“I feel hiring apprentices is good for any business, as apprenticeship training results in journeypersons who add to overall quality, safety and productivity. There is also a standard of training provided, giving the employer confidence that a new employee has achieved a certain level of training that will meet or exceed the employer’s expectations.”

Doug Christie, Christie Mechanical
Owner & Journeyperson Plumber

“When I sit down with an individual to discuss employment, my interest is always peaked when I hear that he or she may want to apprentice as a carpenter. To me, it demonstrates a commitment to a future in our industry. They are looking to learn more advanced skills and they are interested in the trade. This makes them more valuable to us, and allows our company to offer that added value to our clients.”

Rhonda Hipperson, Hipperson Construction
Vice President

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