Government investment creates 134 new apprenticeship seats at SAIT

Source: | · SAIT · | February 17, 2023

SAIT is set to receive a more than $900,000 investment from the Government of Alberta to support apprenticeship education through the creation of 134 new seats across eight programs for the skilled trades.

In an announcement made Friday, Feb. 17 at SAIT, Kaycee Madu, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions, emphasized the importance of apprenticeship education and the role it plays to fulfill Alberta’s demand for career-ready talent.

In a news release following the announcement, the Alberta government pointed to the invaluable experience students receive learning directly through instruction and mentorship from industry professionals. Seats will be offered in the 2022/23 academic year and designated to trades in industries ranging from cooking to heavy equipment technicians.

“SAIT is a proud partner in building Alberta’s skilled workforce through world-class apprentice education and pre-apprenticeship training in more than 30 different trades,” says Dr. David Ross, SAIT President and CEO “As a leading Alberta polytechnic, SAIT is committed to advancing careers that make critical contributions to communities across the province and to our economy.”