Launched on March 2, 2023
Further $500,000 Accessible For Indigenous Apprenticeship Programs, Mentoring And Profession Exploration
In the present day, the Authorities of Saskatchewan introduced a one-time $500,000 injection of extra funding for the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Commerce Certification Fee (SATCC) to spend money on the Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiatives (IAI) program. This program companions with First Nations councils, bands, organizations and coaching establishments to run tasks that assist entice folks into the expert trades.
“The IAI is a essential program that promotes entry to apprenticeship coaching and offers higher helps for Indigenous peoples who’re within the trades as a profession alternative,” Immigration and Profession Coaching Minister Jeremy Harrison mentioned. “As Saskatchewan continues to broaden and develop, we have to make investments considerably within the human aspect of our trades. Offering ease of entry to apprenticeship and a chance for hands-on expertise will show invaluable for uplifting extra Indigenous learners to pursue a profession within the expert trades.”
Annually, the SATCC allocates $400,000 in funding to the IAI program for coaching in designated trades that assist Indigenous folks as they seek for a significant profession. For 2022-23, an extra $500,000 is being allotted to fund current proposals that had been obtained final spring. These mission proposals vary from hands-on abilities coaching classes involving tiny house builds, preemployment and apprenticeship coaching classes, and profession exploration programs delivered in or close to First Nations and Métis communities.
“Partaking with potential Indigenous apprentices is likely one of the methods we proceed constructing a welcoming, inclusive apprenticeship and commerce certification system,” SATCC Chief Government Officer Jeff Ritter mentioned. “This extra funding will improve entry to apprenticeship coaching and an understanding of the trades as a profession alternative for Indigenous peoples.”
Whereas roughly 85 per cent of apprenticeship coaching takes place within the office, apprenticeship programs, mentoring and profession exploration and steerage are equally essential steps in recruiting, coaching and retaining apprentices.
As of June 30, 2022, there have been over 6,000 registered apprentices in Saskatchewan. Seventeen per cent of these apprentices self-identified as Indigenous.
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For extra data, contact:
Sam Sasse
Immigration and Profession Coaching
Regina
Telephone: 306-530-6917
Electronic mail: [email protected]
Chelsea Coupal
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Commerce Certification Fee
Regina
Telephone: 306-787-0187
Electronic mail: [email protected]