Released on October 25, 2002
This evening about 60 awards and scholarships will be presented tooutstanding apprentices and training partners as part of Saskatchewan's
second annual Apprenticeship Awards, sponsored by the Saskatchewan
Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (ATCC).
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
apprentice/tradesperson with top marks in their journeyperson
certification;
outstanding technical training team;
outstanding trade board; and
Skills Canada Saskatchewan apprentice gold medal winners.
Employers and supervising journeypersons will also be recognized for their
contribution to training and certification.
"Apprenticeship training is founded on strong partnerships between
apprentices, tradespersons, journeypersons, employers, trade boards,
training deliverers, the ATCC, and government," Learning Minister and
minister responsible for the ATCC Jim Melenchuk said. "Saskatchewan has a
strong apprenticeship system that is highly respected throughout the rest
of Canada because of these partnerships."
"Through industry-led partnerships we are ensuring apprenticeship training
meets industry's labour market needs," ATCC Board Chair Paul McLellan
said. "We are also increasing access to quality careers for youth and
underrepresented groups, matching the skills needed for jobs now and in the
future, and ensuring training is delivered with flexibility and innovation
for the changing job market. These awards are our formal step in honouring
the outstanding achievement of many of our partnerships in these areas."
Approximately, 5,200 apprentices and their employers are participating in
the 47 designated trades in Saskatchewan. These young people choose
apprenticeship because it allows them to earn a salary and contribute to
the economy while learning their trade.
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For more information, contact:
Bob Guthrie, CEO
ATCC
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-2093