ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bi-Provincial Try-A-Trade Career Expo

May 5, 2010

Forecasts indicate the construction industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta will need an additional 38,700 workers to meet the anticipated retirements and job growth projected to 2017.

THE TOOLS FOR THE JOB

The Tools For The Job is a survey-based discussion paper on e‐learning for apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.

2009 Tax Year

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has mailed out documents pertaining to the 2009 Taxation Year.

Essential Skills

Having strong Essential Skills such as reading, writing, document use and thinking can help apprentices succeed in their training and in the workplace. A series of tools have been developed to support apprentices in understanding, assessing and improving their essential skills. These tools can be used independently or with the assistance of a tradesperson, trainer, employer, teacher or mentor.

2008-09 Centennial Merit Scholarship Winners - updated Feb 25/10

The 2008-09 Centennial Merit Scholarship Program Awards of $250 each were awarded to over 145 Saskatchewan apprentices for achieving the highest marks on their apprenticeship level examinations in their designated trades.

SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

December 17, 2009

A new scholarship program was announced today to encourage high school graduates to enter productive careers in the skilled trades. Forty scholarships worth $1,000 each will be awarded every June to selected, eligible high school graduates who have completed the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Program.

Saskatchewan Wage Survey, 2009

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour (AEEL) contracted Insightrix Research Inc. to undertake a provincial wage survey of employers in Saskatchewan in 2009. The Saskatchewan Wage Survey, 2009 provides current wage information on 244 occupations collected from 1,100 employers, representing nearly 90,000 employees in the province. Occupational wage data is also provided on a regional basis for Regina, Saskatoon, and the rest of the province.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF NEW JOURNEYPERSONS RECOGNIZED

October 23, 2009

Thirty-one completing apprentices newly certified as journeypersons will receive an award for their outstanding achievement in the skilled trades. They are the top achievers from among the more than 1,200 new journeypersons certified in the 47 trades in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

2009-10 Apprenticeship Technical Training Schedule

The 2009-10 Apprenticeship Technical Training Schedule is now available online.

Interprovincial Red Seal Program - video - NEW!

Canada’s Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program facilitates national standards for apprenticeship training and labour mobility.

2009-10 Business Plan

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is an industry-led agency with a legislated mandate to govern and manage the apprenticeship system in Saskatchewan.

RECENT STUDY PROVES APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING WORKS FOR EMPLOYERS!

OTTAWA – July 6, 2009 - The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has completed a follow-up study, “It pays to hire an apprentice: Calculating the Return on Training Investment for Employers in Canada,” and the results are positive for employers!

Federal Apprenticeship Completion Grant Now Available for Eligible Applicants

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced that eligible apprentices may apply for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant starting July 2, 2009.

Outgoing and Incoming Board Chairs

At their January 28, 2009 meeting, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Board accepted the resignation of the Board Chair - Paul McLellan – thanking him for eight years of service. Paul will still remain on the Board as an employer representative for the construction sector.

Two Esthetician Trades Designated

Saskatchewan residents now have two additional designated trades careers to choose from – Esthetician-Nail Technician and Esthetician-Skin Care Technician.

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum July 2008 study - Strategies to Increase Employer Participation in Apprenticeship Training in Canada

The report contains findings from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum's (CAF's) Employer Engagement Forums.

www.caf-fca.org/en/report/CAF_EmplEngage_E5.pdf

National Apprenticeship Survey Released

Statistics Canada released one national and eight regional reports on the results of the National Apprenticeship Survey (NAS) conducted during the winter of 2007.

News release

Saskatchewan's Overview Report 2007

Federal - The Apprenticeship Incentive (AIG) Program

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) Program began January 1, 2007. Apprentices completing their first or second year (level, block or period) of an apprenticeship program in a provincially or territorially designated Red Seal trade will be eligible for a $1,000 taxable grant to help offset some of their training-related costs and to encourage further advancement in their programs. Only those apprentices demonstrating progression on or after January 1, 2007 will be considered eligible for the grant.

Federal - Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit

This is a Federal Government initiative. In order to facilitate completion of the tax form, please note the following:

We do not have “Contract Numbers.” Therefore, we suggest you complete Column A “Contract Number” with the apprentice’s name and address.
The Red Seal codes for the eligible trades in Saskatchewan are in this document - Red Seal Codes.

For further information please contact 1-800-O-Canada or visit www.fin.gc.ca/budget06/bp/bpc3be.htm#apprenticeship.

Provincial - Employees' Tool Tax Credit

The Employees' Tool Tax Credit recognizes the costs associated with purchasing, replacing and upgrading eligible tools by qualifying employees as a condition of their employment.

Provincial - Graduate Retention Program

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to retaining our best and brightest right here at home! Introducing a new program of tax benefits for graduates that addresses tuition costs and contributes to the long term growth and prosperity of Saskatchewan!

Changes to the Plumber and Steamfitter-Pipefitter Terms of Apprenticeship

Effective March 1, 2008, the term of apprenticeship for the plumber and steamfitter-pipefitter trades are being reduced from five years/9,000 hours to four years/7,200 hours.

Apprentice/Journeyperson Ratio - Final Level Apprentices Excluded

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Board adopted a policy of excluding final level apprentices from the calculation of journeyperson to apprentice ratios. This policy, which applies to all designated trades in Saskatchewan, was implemented last winter on a temporary basis, subject to regulation changes and a review of the results. The regulations were amended November 1, 2007 and will be in effect for one further year until November 1, 2008.

Regina Trades and Skills Centre

The Regina Trades and Skills Centre offers programming for youth and young adults in Regina and area. If you are considering a career in a trade or skill area, then this program is for you. Program offerings September 2008 to January 2009.

Code Book Purchase Information - 2009

Apprentices in the following trades: electrician, plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, refrigeration mechanic and sheet metal worker, will be required to provide or purchase the code books for their trade. More information.

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA)

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) raises awareness of apprenticeship in Saskatchewan schools by helping young people discover what rewards come with working in the skilled trades. SYA enhances student career development by exploring the world of opportunities skilled trades offer Saskatchewan youth.

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