News

Important information on possible Canada Post mail disruption

In case of a possible Canada Post mail disruption:

  • All apprenticeship renewals, training applications, exam applications, and apprenticeship applications are available online at…

Province Invests to Connect Nova Scotians to Skilled Trades

The Province is helping more Nova Scotians explore and connect to careers in skilled trades through a $10-million investment in the construction industry.

The investment will support more skilled trades training through three key initiatives:

  • Creating the Cape Breton Trades…

Fee Changes Effective April 1, 2025

As of April 1, 2025, our fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia.

We are committed to keeping our website up to date, but due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as we work through these updates.

To…

New Financial Incentive for Journeypersons: Now Live

The new Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program was launched on July 31. The program aligns with government’s Actions to Accelerate the Growth of Skilled…

New Financial Incentive for Journeypersons 

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) will soon be launching a Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program. This program aligns with the Actions to…

Events

Inspire Inclusion in the NS Skilled Trades

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is proud to support the Inspire Inclusion in the NS Skilled Trades event as the title sponsor.

The event is a celebration of women and gender-diverse people in the skilled trades, and…

CANS Construction Job Fair

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has partnered with the Construction Association of Nova Scotia for the CANS Construction Job Fair…

WorkForward Conference 2023

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Registrations are open for WorkForward 2023, the Association of Industry Sector Councils' annual conference in partnership with Nova Scotia Works.

Taking place on November 21-22 at the Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, this two-day conference…

2023 Annual Industry Meeting and Awards Breakfast

Modernization in Action

Skilled trades and technology are at the forefront of Nova Scotia’s growing economy. An innovative apprenticeship training and certification model is the future!

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship…

Career fair hosted by NSCLRA Electrical Contractors Society

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NSCLRA Electrical Contractors Society is holding a career fair on March 16, 2023, from 2pm-5pm and 6pm-8pm, at 1 Regency Drive in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Join them as their electrical contractors attempt to identify talented construction…