Women in Skilled Trades Initiative Overview
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 who register within these dates 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.
During this time, SATCC is also employing two Consultants to coach and mentor women apprentices in the eligible Red Seal trades and their employers. If you’re interested in accessing these coaching services, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-363-0536.
This initiative is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy through the Women in Skilled Trades program.
Eligible Trades
- Boilermaker
- Bricklayer
- Cabinetmaker
- Carpenter
- Construction Craft Worker
- Construction Electrician
- Glazier
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
- Instrumentation and Control Technician
- Insulator (Heat and Frost)
- Ironworker (Reinforcing)
- Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)
- Landscape Horticulturist
- Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
- Machinist
- Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Painter and Decorator
- Plumber
- Powerline Technician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Roofer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Tilesetter
- Tower Crane Operator; and
- Welder
Fee Rebate Details
- The SATCC will rebate fees for new women apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades from January 8, 2024 until June 30, 2026.
- Apprenticeship registration fees are refunded based on the date the registration fee was paid (must be January 8, 2024 or later).
- Women must register for Level 1 technical training by June 30, 2026.
- Women who enter apprenticeship with advanced standing will not receive a waived tuition fee – since there is no Level 1 tuition to waive.
- The fees eligible for rebates are the apprenticeship registration fee and Level 1 technical training tuition.
- Apprentices will be required to pay the fees up front via MyATC. However, the fees will later be rebated to whoever paid the fee.
- There is no application process for fee rebates. Fee rebates are tracked automatically via MyATC.
Meet Keenan Bresch, a Construction Electrician apprentice and gold medal winner at the Skills Canada Saskatchewan provincial competition for Industrial Control. ⚡️
Driven by a love for hands-on work and problem-solving, Keenan has worked hard throughout his apprenticeship and at technical training at Sask Polytech – gaining the skills to shine under pressure
Keenan’s now aiming for his journeyman certification and dreams of taking on leadership roles in the trades. “Trust your training, stay calm under pressure, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. The experience is always worth it."
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