Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program Awards Scholarships to 100 Graduating Students

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One hundred Saskatchewan high school students graduating this year have been awarded the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship, recognizing their commitment to pursuing careers in the skilled trades. The scholarship, presented by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), acknowledges students' dedication to the skilled trades and provides financial support for their education and career development. Deputy Premier and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jim Reiter congratulated the scholarship recipients, stating the Government of Saskatchewan's support for their path to a successful career in the skilled trades.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship recognizes graduating high school students committed to pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
  • This year, 100 students from across the province were awarded the scholarship by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
  • To be eligible, students must complete the SYA program and register as apprentices in Saskatchewan within five years, where they receive benefits such as 300 trade hours, the waiver of apprenticeship registration fee, and Level 1 technical training tuition.
  • Funding for the scholarship comes from industry sponsors, including employers, industry associations, and unions, alongside the Government of Saskatchewan.
  • The SYA program currently has over 3,100 students enrolled province-wide.

Statistics:

  • Since the scholarship's launch in 2009, more than 1,400 awards have been issued.
  • To date, $1.2 million has been invested in the SYA Industry Scholarship fund.
  • 59 industry sponsors have provided funding for the scholarship.

Sources:

  • The Government of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
  • saskapprenticeship.ca
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