Saskatchewan Training Grants 2026 — 14 Programs for Employers & Workforce Development

The CSJG was Saskatchewan's flagship employer training program. It covered up to two-thirds of eligible training costs — tuition, mandatory student fees, textbooks, and examination fees — with the employer paying the remaining third. Training had to be delivered by a third-party Saskatchewan-based provider, and applications were required at least 10 business days before training started.

While smaller than other programs, this bursary supports professional development for young Saskatchewan business owners. Fifty-seven bursaries are awarded annually — one per Chamber region — and include mentorship and local economic development support. The bursary can fund professional development training, conferences, and business courses. Application is through a simple online form.

UTIP funds union-based apprenticeship training and innovation in training approaches. Stream 1 supports innovative approaches to apprenticeship training (including training for underrepresented groups). Stream 2 supports investments in training equipment and materials. Saskatchewan's building trades, electrical, and mechanical unions are active participants. Projects can span multiple years.

SWSP addresses workforce challenges in specific economic sectors. While individual employers do not apply directly, they benefit through sector organizations that receive funding to develop training programs, credential recognition pathways, and workforce strategies. For Saskatchewan, relevant sectors include agriculture and agri-food, mining and resources, clean energy, and health care. Projects often involve multiple employers within a sector.

Skills for Success funds organizations that deliver training in foundational and transferable skills: reading, writing, numeracy, digital skills, problem solving, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and creativity/innovation. While individual employers do not apply directly, they benefit through training organizations that use this funding to develop and deliver programs. Saskatchewan's large rural workforce and newcomer population make foundational skills training particularly relevant.

Supports training and skills development for jobs in the green economy and clean technology sectors. Often delivered through wage subsidies for youth in environmental roles. For Saskatchewan, this is relevant to the growing clean energy sector (solar, wind, geothermal), carbon capture and storage, sustainable agriculture, and environmental remediation. Delivered through partner organizations.

ISET provides funding through agreements with Indigenous service delivery organizations for skills development, job training, and employment services for Indigenous peoples. In Saskatchewan, where Indigenous peoples represent approximately 16% of the population, this is a significant funding stream. Key delivery organizations include Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), Dumont Technical Institute (Metis), and First Nations-operated training centres.

While primarily an R&D program, IRAP contributions can include training components for technical staff as part of the innovation project. IRAP covers up to 80% of eligible labour costs, and staff training in new technologies, methodologies, or processes can be included in the project scope. For Saskatchewan tech companies, this is one of the most valuable programs — averaging $500K in non-repayable contributions. An Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) is assigned to guide the process.