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Skilled Trades and Technologies Week

Released on November 3, 2015

Saskatchewan is encouraged to explore and discover the opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies from November 2 to 8, 2015.  The seven days have been declared Skilled Trades and Technologies Week in Saskatchewan, in celebration with the rest of the country.

Skilled trades and technology careers are important for the economy and an excellent career path for many Canadians.  This week of events and information is dedicated to raise awareness through insight into the career options available.

“There are many opportunities for rewarding careers in the skilled trades available for Saskatchewan’s youth, and older workers wanting to retrain,” Minister responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison said.  “Skilled Trades and Technologies Week provides the opportunity to highlight the multiple and varied career paths available, and to thank Saskatchewan’s skilled tradespeople for the work they do to keep our economy strong.”

Many organizations throughout Saskatchewan will take part in the week.  Teachers are encouraged to invite guests into their classrooms to provide youth more information on careers in the skilled trades.  Guests could be journeypersons, apprentices, business owners, government, or staff from Skills Canada Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Construction Association, Saskatchewan Institute of Indian Technologies, or the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

Schools may also host skilled trades and technologies competitions and try-a-trade event days.  Students also have the opportunity to take advantage of skilled trades and technologies booths at the See Your Future – Education & Career Fair in Regina on November 3 and Saskatoon on November 4.

Teachers and students are encouraged to post on the Facebook page Skills Canada Saskatchewan and with the Twitter hashtag #sttwsk15.

High school students and apprentices are encouraged to register for the Skills Canada provincial competition, to be held April 20 and 21 2016, in Regina.  Winners will qualify to participate in the Skills Canada national competition, to be held in Moncton.

For more information, please visit www.skillscanadasask.com or www.saskapprenticeship.ca.

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For more information, contact:

Julie Woldu
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0187
Email: julie.woldu@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-537-4692

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