Kyle Gamble of Rosthern, Colby Budnick of Martensville, Mitchel Robin of Warman and Robin Kohl of Hepburn were among the outstanding apprentices whose accomplishments were recognized November 3 at the 2023 Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner in Regina.
The event was organized by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
Kyle Gamble (Auto Body and Collision Technician); Colby Budnick (Hairstylist); and Mitchel Robin (Sheet Metal Worker) were presented with ‘Outstanding New Journeyperson’ awards.
Mitchel Robin was also named the recipient of the Garth Ivey Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Saskatchewan Building Trades.
Robin Kohl of Hepburn (Plumber), was the rcecipient of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Award.
“Skilled tradespeople play a key role in Saskatchewan’s growth,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “They deserve to be celebrated for their meaningful contributions to our province’s apprenticeship and trade certification system.”
Thirty journeypersons who achieved the highest mark on their trade’s certification exams between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, are receiving the Outstanding New Journeyperson award. Additional awards issued by the SATCC include the Outstanding Instructor and Employer awards, and the Apprenticeship Lifetime Achievement Award. Industry partners, including training providers, industry associations, employers and unions, also issue their own scholarships and awards recognizing the achievements of apprentices and journeypersons.
The Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) was one of the training providers issuing an industry award at the event. GDI was one of more than 30 sponsoring organizations.
“The GDI Perseverance Award celebrates one Métis apprentice whose self-determination and accomplishments exemplify the true meaning of Métis resilience,” GDI Training and Employment Director Audrey Hestand said. “The Institute is proud to be a part of the growing number of Indigenous apprentices and journeypersons in this province; it is a testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment to the success of our people.”
“On behalf of the SATCC and the Commission Board of Directors, congratulations to this year’s award winners,” SATCC Board Chair Jeff Sweet said. “Your skills and knowledge keep the water flowing, the buildings standing and the lights on. The hard work and dedication to excellence demonstrated by skilled tradespeople are an essential part of Saskatchewan’s past and future success.”