News
New Bursary for Skilled Trades Students at NSCC
As part of the Province’s plan to grow the skilled trades workforce, a new bursary will support 320 students starting training in Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) construction programs in September.
Students with financial need can apply for a $5,000 Growing Nova Scotia’s Skilled…
Inspiring Inclusion in the Skilled Trades
On March 6, during the “Inspire Inclusion in the NS Skilled Trades” event, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) recognized six remarkable women who have fearlessly challenged systemic barriers to succeed in their fields and advocate for gender equity in the skilled trades.
On…
Industry Update | February 2024
New Supports Provide Apprentices With Money For Tools and Technology
On February 16, 2024, Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, announced two new grants at Port Hawkesbury Paper to help registered apprentices purchase tools and technology to support their training…
Nearly one-thousand job seekers attend CANS Construction Job Fair in Halifax
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) was proud to support and help bring to life the CANS Construction Job Fair. On February 8, 2024, over 900 job seekers attended the one-day event in Halifax and connected with more than 25 employers in the construction industry.
…New Supports Announced for Apprentices to Purchase Tools and Technology
Today the Nova Scotia Government announced two new grants for apprentices to purchase tools and technology to support their training towards trade certification.
The Province will…
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
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…
Career fair hosted by NSCLRA Electrical Contractors Society
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…