Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship
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Apprenticeship Information
Apprenticeship Information
Apprenticeship is an earn-as-you-learn career pathway that combines practical, on-the-job training with periods of in-class technical training. Depending on the trade, apprenticeship can take one to four years to complete. During hands-on training, an apprentice earns a wage while working and learning under a journeyperson. In-class training includes attending school at a technical institute for a few weeks each year.
After completing their technical training and prescribed hours of on-the-job training, apprentices are eligible to write the journeyperson examination and become certified. A Journeyperson Certificate with a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) is recognized across Canada.
APPRENTICESHIP RESOURCES
Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training
High School Credits Towards Apprenticeship Training
High School to Apprenticeship Handbook
What is Apprenticeship? Brochure
For more information, please contact youthapprenticeship@gov.sk.ca or call 306-787-2368.
SYA Industry Scholarship - Youth
SYA Industry Scholarship - Youth
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are valued at $1,000 and awarded to selected, eligible high school graduates throughout the province who have completed the SYA program and will be pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Students are nominated for SYA Industry Scholarships each April by selected provincial high schools.
To qualify for the scholarship, both the high school and the student must participate in the SYA program. In addition, the candidate must:
Complete high school in the current school year.
Hold a completed SYA Passport.
Within two years of completing high school, either enter into a contract of apprenticeship in a designated skilled trade and successfully complete the first level of technical training OR complete a Saskatchewan post-secondary training program in a designated trade.
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awards approximately 100 scholarships each year. Nomination forms are sent to schools, who are asked to nominate one SYA graduate. The graduate's achievements and dedication to pursuing a career in the skilled trades are considered as scholarship recipients are chosen. The scholarship certificates will be made available for presentation at the graduation ceremony or other event
SYA-Challenges-Booklet.pdf
Highschool-to-Apprenticeship-25-2026-V6.pdfTo view wages, school requirements and job descriptions (more like below), click on the High School to Apprenticeship document above.
Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) will have several exploratory workshops at all four SaskPoly campuses this November.
You can find more information about each workshop online, or you can contact the WITT coordinator at the campus nearest you. Contact information is online.
WITT Workshops 2025
Participants will get to learn about a variety of trades or technologies and get an introduction to basic skills in each. Each workshop will focus on specific trades. Fees vary.
These courses are designed for women 15+.
Electrical/Welding, Nov. 22-23, Moose Jaw campus
Carpentry/Electrical, Nov. 15-16, Prince Albert campus
Women in Trade Exploratory (Computer Automated Systems Technician/Computer Networking Technician, Plumbing, Machining, and Welding), Nov. 15-30, Regina
Women of Steel Welding Introduction, Jan. 17-Feb. 1, 2026, Prince Albert*
Women in Trades Construction and Transportation Exploratory (Automotive Service, Technician, Carpentry, Commercial Pilot, and Plumbing), Oct. 18-26, Saskatoon
*This particular program is for women 18+ and is offered free of charge, thanks to the CWB welding Foundation.
Finanical Aid for Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Offers up to $2,000 total per person to help apprentices cover the costs for continuing a career in the trades.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
Offers $2,000 total per person to help apprentices after they complete their apprenticeship training.
Change to the Apprenticeship Grants
Change to the Apprenticeship Grants
Note : The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) will end March 31, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this date. If you progressed/completed on or after March 31, 2024, your deadline to submit an AIG or ACG application is March 31, 2025. You should apply by this date, even if you have not received supporting documents from your apprenticeship authority. The deadline for submitting supporting documents is 12 months from your application deadline date.
Offers up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training.
Employment Insurance (EI) for apprentices
Benefits while unemployed and attending technical training.
Tax deductions and credits for apprentices and tradespersons
Tax credits and incentives that apprentices can benefit from.
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