Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative
The Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) program is designed for First Nations, Councils, Bands, Organizations, Training Institutions looking to increase and promote awareness of apprenticeship training and understanding of the trades as a career choice.
The IAI accepts proposals yearly, which can include a variety of projects:
- New initiatives not previously undertaken;
- “Introduction to Trades” courses;
- A level of apprenticeship training;
- Cost-share - Upgrader training for tradespeople with full trade time;
- Job coaching for currently indentured apprentices;
- Non-trade specific preparation courses for apprentices prior to apprenticeship training; and,
- Projects resulting in a social benefit to the community.
Please note: “Certificate” and “Applied Certificate” and wage subsidy programs are not eligible for funding under this program
Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiatives proposals for 2020-21 will begin in February 2021. See the Request for Proposal for more information, or contact the IAI Coordinator at 306-787-2439.
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Are you looking to become certified as an Auto Body and Collision Technician? Level 1 training is available from May 17 – June 25, 2021 in Regina. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2021. For more info or to register call 1-877-363-0536.
saskatchewan youth apprenticeship (sya)
The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program gives high school students the opportunity to learn more about skilled trades career pathways and gain a head start on their skilled trades career, should they register as an apprentice after graduation.
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