The intention of the Apprenticeship Training Allowance (ATA) is to support apprentices who, for the purposes of attending technical training, are required to retain a second residence. The rate for apprentices whose principal residence is located in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District will receive $250 per week. In all other cases, $200 per week applies.

You may be eligible to receive an Apprenticeship Training Allowance providing:

• You apply for, and are eligible to collect, Employment Insurance; are currently receiving Employment Insurance; or, are deemed an “Insured Participant” by Employment Insurance officials. (Insured Participant means you don’t have enough hours to start a new EI claim, but you have been on EI within the last three years.)
• You are required to maintain a second residence at the location of training, at additional cost; and
• Your home residence is 50 km or more away from the training location.

To apply for an Apprenticeship Training Allowance, complete the Training Allowance application through your MyATC account. For further help with the Apprenticeship Training Allowance application, visit the MyATC Knowledge Centre.

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has implemented a new initiative aimed at attracting women to the skilled trades and helping them achieve journeyperson certification.

From January 8, 2024 until June 30, 2026, women in eligible Red Seal trades will receive a rebate on their apprenticeship registration fee and Level 1 technical training tuition. Fees are required to be paid up front through MyATC. However, the full amount will be refunded to whoever paid the fees.

For more information, refer to the Women In The Trades Initiative.