News
Foundations of Belonging in the Workplace
Building a Workplace Where People Want to Stay…
Location Selected for New Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre
The Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre, a new hub to promote careers in the skilled trades and support construction training in the region, will open in downtown Sydney in 2027.
It will provide hands-on learning experiences for students and jobseekers, showcase a wide range of…
Premier’s Statement on Offshore Oil and Gas Winning Bid
NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator announcing today, April 30, the successful bid for rights to explore oil and gas offshore Nova Scotia. The news release about the announcement is at: …
Seeking Feedback: Forestry Equipment Operators (Harvester and Forwarder)
We are seeking feedback on the Forestry Equipment Operators Occupational Standard. The purpose of the Occupational Standard is to identify and describe the tasks and instruments needed by skilled workers.
Forestry Equipment Operators (Harvester and Forwarder) operate…
Province, NSCC Launch Institute of Skilled Trades
The Province and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop the skills employers need – today and in the future.
The IST and skilled trades training at NSCC will…
Events
Annual Industry Meeting (AIM)
On Thursday, October 23, we'll welcome industry and community partners to our Annual Industry Meeting.
Hear from The Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, learn about the Agency’s new five-…
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 Apprenticeship…