Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship

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

What are the benefits of completing SYA in high school?

Students who complete all three levels and register as an apprentice in a designated trade within five years receive the following benefits:

1. waiver of registration fee (currently $200)

2. no charge for first level of technical training tuition

3. 300 hours of trade time credit

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Entry Requirements

1. Registrants must be a secondary (high school) student in the Province of Saskatchewan

2. Registrants must be at least 15 years of age and in Grade 10 or above

3. Registrants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

a. Experience with part-time or seasonal employment

b. Registered in a Practical and Applied Arts class

c. Registered in a trade-related locally developed course

d. Registered in Career and Work Exploration

e. Registered in a PAA survey course having at least one-third trade-related components.