Apprenticeship Office
In partnership with Dumont Technical Institute, Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Commission and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, GDIT&E is proud to announce the opening of our Apprenticeship Office located at 917 22nd Street West.
GDI announces two new initiatives:
On Wednesday June 29, 2011 GDI and its strategic partners launched two new initiatives at a well attended event at the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre: Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative under the federal Strategic Partnership Fund and GDI-Saskatoon Health Region Scholarship. Ms. Kelly Block, MP for Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced funding to the Apprenticeship Initiative that will help create more opportunities for Aboriginal people in training and skills development in Saskatchewan. GDI-Saskatoon Health Region scholarship is intended for Métis students pursuing postsecondary education in the health sector.
In the photo (Left-right) Mr. Joe Black, CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission; Mr. Robert Doucette, President, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan; Ms. Maura Davies, President and CEO, Saskatoon Health Region; Ms. Kelly Block, MP Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar; and Glenn LaFleur, Vice Chair, Gabriel Dumont Institute.
See Press Release.
The Apprenticeship Office goals are:
- To increase Aboriginal peoples participation in apprenticeship and trade related employment
- Initiate and develop partnerships within industry
- Support both the employer and apprentice through to journeyperson status
We Offer:
- Apprenticeship Subsidy Program to help employers meet cost if apprentices wages
- Help apprentice get an employer willing to train and supervise him/her
- Job coaching and follow up
- Access to an Aboriginal employment pool
Expected Results:
- A minimum of 120 Aboriginal Apprentices to be registered in apprenticeship programs and are expected to secure long term employment
- At least 60 of the clients will be registered at the second level or higher in apprenticeship programs
- Develop 60 employer partnerships across 17 different trades
- 100% employment will be maintained throughout the apprenticeship process as required
See our Brochures for Additional Information:
Employer Brochure Apprentice Brochure
If you are:
- An Aboriginal person with grade 12 education or
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employer looking for an Aboriginal apprentice
Please contact:
Apprenticeship Coordinator
306-242-6070,
Toll free 1-877-488-68888