Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Name

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Legal name

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Website

https://saskapprenticeship.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Trade certification
• Workforce development
• Skilled trades
• Red Seal endorsement

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Apprentices pay tuition fees for technical training. Fee effective July 1, 2025 is $120 per week, up from $110. Fees also include trade qualifier assessment fees, examination fees, and other registration-related charges.
2. Government Funding: As a Crown corporation/Government of Saskatchewan entity, SATCC receives provincial government funding to support operations and skills training programs. Government has announced funding packages including $4.38 million for skills training (2021) and $13 million for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and SATCC programs (2021).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SATCC administers Saskatchewan's apprenticeship and trade certification system, providing registration, technical training oversight, examination, journeyperson credentialing, and Red Seal endorsement services across 49 designated trades and 20 sub-trades. It supports apprentices, employers, experienced workers, and high school students through the MyATC online portal, regional offices, public credential verification, financial supports, and youth apprenticeship programs.

Product overview

SATCC administers Saskatchewan's apprenticeship and trade certification system through a platform-based approach. The core platform is MyATC (My Apprenticeship Training Centre), an online client service system that handles registration, training enrollment, tax documentation, and credential management. Key programs include the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) initiative for high school students, technical training delivered through partner institutions, and the annual Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner. SATCC also offers specialized programs like the Blue Seal Program for business training and the Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative. The organization recently launched an online credential verification tool for public use and has introduced hybrid training models combining online and in-person learning for trades like Carpenter and Cook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyATC: Online client service portal for apprentices providing self-registration for technical training, tax slip access, and credential management.
• Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA)

Products and services

• MyATC Online Portal Online client service system that allows apprentices and employers to register for technical training, access tax slips (T2202A, T4E, T4A), submit documents, make payments, and track program progress. Available 24/7 online.
• Trade Certification Verification Tool Public online registry enabling employers and the public to verify tradesperson credentials using name, trade, and certificate/card number. Supports labour mobility and reduces administrative barriers.
• Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Program High school program giving students opportunity to learn about skilled trades career pathways and gain a head start on their apprenticeship, with industry scholarships worth $1,000 each awarded to approximately 110 students annually from 68-77 communities.
• Technical Training Technical in-school training component of apprenticeship programs, delivered through various training providers including Saskatchewan Polytechnic, with schedules released annually and self-registration through MyATC.
• Blue Seal Program Program enabling business owners and managers in the trades to earn a Blue Seal certification upon completing approved business training.
• Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative Initiative supporting Indigenous peoples in accessing apprenticeship and skilled trades careers, including the Tiny Homes Project providing training opportunities and housing options in Indigenous communities.
• Financial Supports Program Various financial assistance programs including the Apprenticeship Training Allowance (ATA) of $250/week (Northern Saskatchewan) or $200/week (Southern Saskatchewan) for apprentices traveling 50+ km to training, and supports for employers.
• Hybrid Training Programs Training delivery model combining online theory with in-class practical components, available for trades such as Carpenter and Cook, reducing time apprentices need to spend at training institutions.
• Virtual Reality (VR) Trade Exploration Immersive technology enabling high school students to explore skilled trades through virtual reality experiences without leaving the classroom.
• Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner Annual event celebrating outstanding achievement in skilled trades, recognizing apprentices, journeypersons, employers, instructors, and training providers. Currently in its 25th edition, hosting 400+ attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of employers and 95% of apprentices agree SATCC staff are friendly and courteous (2025 survey)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Indigenous Communities and Economic Development Organizations (Tiny Homes Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2021SATCC received funding to build a minimum of 10 tiny homes for Indigenous communities. Eligible partners include Indigenous economic development agencies, housing corporations, First Nation Bands, and partner agencies. Projects aimed to provide skilled trades training opportunities and housing options within Indigenous communities, to conclude by March 31, 2022.
• Saskatchewan PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaskatchewan Polytechnic is the primary technical training provider for apprenticeship programs in Saskatchewan. SATCC cooperates with Saskatchewan Polytech on hybrid training delivery (e.g., Cook and Carpenter apprenticeship programs combining online theory with in-person practical training at Sask Polytech campuses). Saskatchewan Polytech's Women in Trades & Technology Department also operates a mentorship program linked to SATCC-supported apprentices.
• Skills Canada SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills Canada Saskatchewan partners with SATCC to promote skilled trades and technology careers. They jointly support Skilled Trade and Technology Week proclamations and provincial/national competitions. SATCC staff and apprentices participate in Skills Canada competitions and events.
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSIIT is a contracted training provider for SATCC apprenticeship programs, delivering technical training for Indigenous apprentices. SIIT also partners with SATCC on the Indigenous Apprenticeship Liaison program and Tiny Homes initiative.
• Southeast CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoutheast College is a contracted training institution providing apprenticeship technical training under SATCC oversight.
• Western Trade Training Institute (WTTI)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWTTI facilitates upgrading courses for mobile crane operators and boom truck operators on behalf of SATCC, in partnership with Parkland College.
• Prairie Arctic Trades Training Centre (PATCC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPATCC is a contracted training provider delivering apprenticeship technical training under SATCC's oversight.
• Parkland CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParkland College partners with WTTI on trades training and is listed as a training institution for apprenticeship programs under SATCC.
• Government of SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATCC is a Crown corporation/agency of the Government of Saskatchewan, operating under the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act. Receives government funding for skills training programs. The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training oversees SATCC's mandate.
• Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCDA coordinates the Red Seal Program nationally. SATCC participates in CCDA harmonization initiatives (e.g., mobile crane operator trade harmonization) and follows CCDA guidelines for Red Seal certification, including the official RSE (Red Seal Endorsement) acronym recognition.
• Insightrix ResearchminorOthersSATCC contracted Insightrix Research to conduct the biennial Apprentice and Employer Satisfaction Surveys (e.g., October 2025 survey).
• Red Seal ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Red Seal Program, administered by CCDA, enables interprovincial labour mobility for certified journeypersons. SATCC issues Red Seal endorsements on Saskatchewan Certificates of Qualification. Saskatchewan was the first Canadian jurisdiction to offer Red Seal exams electronically (online at Regina exam centre from February 2024).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Industry Training Authority (ITA BC): British Columbia's crown agency responsible for industry training and apprenticeship credentialing. Closely aligned with SATCC on apprenticeship system administration, training provider oversight, and certification of journeypersons.
• Alberta Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education: Alberta's provincial body overseeing apprenticeship, trade certification, and exam administration. Highly comparable to SATCC's regulatory and certification role across Alberta's designated trades.
• Skilled Trades Ontario: Ontario's provincial apprenticeship and trade certification authority. Directly comparable to SATCC in mandate (designated trades, journeyperson certification, Red Seal administration) but at a much larger provincial scale.
• Apprenticeship Manitoba: Manitoba's provincial apprenticeship and trade certification branch. Directly comparable to SATCC in administering designated trades, technical training, journeyperson examinations, and credential verification within Manitoba.

Others

• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT): Indigenous-focused post-secondary institution delivering apprenticeship technical training under SATCC oversight and co-leading the Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative. A direct implementation partner in SATCC's trades ecosystem.
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Primary technical training delivery partner for SATCC's apprenticeship system and core collaborator on hybrid training programs (Carpenter, Cook). Comparable as a key implementation/training provider within the same ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): U.S.-based not-for-profit that develops standardized construction and skilled-trades curricula and credentials. Comparable to SATCC as a credentialing/curriculum authority for construction trades, though operating in a different national jurisdiction.
• Skills Canada: National not-for-profit promoting skilled trades and technology careers. SATCC partners with Skills Canada Saskatchewan on competitions and Skilled Trade and Technology Week, making it a thematically aligned broader incumbent.
• Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA): National inter-jurisdictional body coordinating the Red Seal Program and harmonizing apprenticeship standards across Canada. SATCC participates in CCDA harmonization initiatives, making CCDA a broader incumbent governing the same credentialing ecosystem.
• Red Seal Program: National interprovincial standard for skilled trades endorsed by SATCC on Saskatchewan Certificates of Qualification. Comparable as the overarching credentialing framework SATCC's certification work feeds into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/skapprenticeship
• Xx.com/SKApprentice

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