trades

Skills Canada Saskatchewan, with support from SATCC, is promoting Skilled Trade and Technology Week from Nov. 3 to 9 to inspire young people in Saskatchewan to consider careers in trades and technology. Events this week include a skills fair on November 7 for middle and high school students to explore careers and meet industry professionals. […]

A major event that showcases the skilled trades will be coming to Regina in 2025. The “Skills Canada National Competition” will be held in the REAL District May 29th and 30th. Over 500 competitors from across Canada will be competing in over 40 skilled trade and technology Skill Areas for the opportunity to be named […]

In July of this year, mining giant BHP announced a company first. More than 14,000 kilometres away from its Melbourne, Australia headquarters, BHP said it had achieved its “gender balance” target for its local workforce in Saskatchewan. With women making up more than 43 per cent of the company’s workforce at its Jansen potash mine […]

One hundred high school graduates from across the province are being given a little extra incentive to move into the trades after graduation. The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to graduates from 66 communities across the province. In a statement issued by […]

A second union within the Regina Public School Division has voted in favour of strike action. Related Article: Educational support workers with Regina public school division vote for strike action CUPE Local 650, who represents 175 maintenance and trades people, voted 93 percent for a strike mandate on July 17th. President Glenn Douglas says this […]

Young women in the Regina area had the opportunity to take part in a workshop encouraging the trades industry. The Mind Over Metal workshop was held at Sask Polytechnic in Regina this past week and will be heading to Moose Jaw and Prince Albert campuses this week and next. It’s purpose? To help women get […]