April 2023

Skilled Trades

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spotlight on TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Join us for our Spotlight on Tourism & Hospitality event, where students will explore Tourism & Hospitality-related programs at SaskPolytech, connect with Felipe the Explorer, meet career and tourism representatives, and get a behind-the-scenes tour at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

Students attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from SaskPolytech.

Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.

Registration Deadline: March 14, 2023

AGE RANGE

Grade 10-12

Date & Time

Date: March 29, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: SaskPolytech

Spotlight on CONSTRUCTION

Join us for our Spotlight on Construction event, where students will explore SaskPolytech, hear from the Joseph A. Remain School of Construction Programs, and tour a construction site.

Students attend the morning event and must find transportation to and from SaskPolytech (Ontario Avenue Campus).

Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2023

AGE RANGE

Grade 10-12

Date & Time

Date: April 20, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: SaskPolytech

spotlight on The Skilled Trades video series

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SKILLED TRADES

Hear from local Skilled Trades-related businesses and the Journeypeople who work for them and how a career in the Skilled Trades is a great career choice.

Featuring:

  • Core HVAC Services Inc
  • Allan Construction
  • Humboldt Electric Ltd
  • Visions Salon and Spa

Spotlight on Automotive Service & Auto Body

Hear from local professionals sharing information about their careers in the Automotive Service & Auto Body Skilled Trades.

POST-SECONDARY SERIES

Each segment focuses on a post-secondary program and gives you information on the school, student life, and post-graduation job prospects.

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC 
CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM

SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC 
BRICKLAYER PROGRAM

PAST EVENT RECORDINGS

Spotlight On The Skilled Trades Career Pathways Panel

Hear from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and local Skilled Trades professionals sharing their career journeys.

Featuring:

  • Samantha Kitzul – SYA Manager, SATCC
  • Todd Clark – Chef, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Danielle Viersen – Machinist, SATCC
  • Brandon Lemon – Bricklayer & Carpenter, Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Mechanic and Autobody Trades Panel

Hear from representatives from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Transportation, sharing programming information and tips for pursuing a career in these trades. 

Featuring:

  • Cheryl Boyes – Recruitment Officer
  • Scott Kucharyshen – Autobody Technician Program
  • Chris Thomson – Agriculture Equipment Technician Program
  • Kevin Lawrence – Heavy Equipment & Truck and Transport Technician Program
  • Bob Worobec – Automotive Service Technician Program

Construction Trades Panel

Hear from representatives from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Joseph A. Remai School of Construction, sharing programming information and tips for pursuing a career in these trades. 

Featuring:

  • Cheryl Boyes – Recruitment Officer
  • Paul Blankenstijin – SATCC
  • Lance Giesbrecht – Academic Chair
  • Cory Mohr – Carpentry Program
  • Brandon Lemon – Bricklayer Program
  • Rick Touet – Plumbing & Pipefitting Program

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is an industry-led, arms-length government organization dedicated to training apprentices and certifying tradespersons.

Skilled Trades Apprenticeship & Post Secondary – View skilled trades and post-secondary requirements.

SATCC Website – For more information on skilled trades careers

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