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SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GROWS THROUGH GENEROUS INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION

Released on May 25, 2010

More companies and industry organizations are getting on side with the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship Program that supports youth choosing careers in the skilled trades. Today, PCL Construction Management Inc. announced a $100,000 contribution to the scholarship fund.

"Saskatchewan has a growing need for tradespersons," Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) Rob Norris said. "The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship Program will help to attract new apprentices directly from high school to help meet our labour market needs."

The Government of Saskatchewan contributed $40,000 to assist with the start-up of the scholarship fund.

"The trades industry in Saskatchewan has been an integral part of the PCL tradition in this province for more than one hundred years," PCL Construction Management Inc. (Saskatchewan) District Manager Kris Hildebrand said. "PCL is very proud to enhance and continue this partnership through this donation."

"SATCC is thrilled with the success of the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship Program established by industry partners and the SATCC," SATCC Board Chair Garry Kot said. "It is essential we help our young people become more aware of the great career opportunities in the skilled trades. These scholarships mirror the great success we've already witnessed with the SYA Program.

At least 40, $1,000 scholarships are awarded each June to select, eligible high school graduates who have completed the SYA program. Since the SYA program began in 2006, almost 240 schools are participating, approximately 5,300 students are currently registered, more than 1,500 graduates have completed and more than 200 graduates have registered apprenticeship agreements.

EECOL Electric was the first company to contribute $100,000 in December 2009. Many other contributions have been made and will be recognized soon. Employers and industry associations interested in contributing to the SYA Industry Scholarship Program are encouraged to contact the SATCC at 1-877-363-0536.

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For more information, contact:

Audrey Wolf-Kaminski
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5284
Email: audrey.wolf@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-533-9231

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