News
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…
More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals
The Nova Scotia Government has announced funding for more training seats in high-demand trades to move almost 200 apprentices off wait lists and into technical training to continue their journey towards certification. This is the first step to eliminating wait lists in high-demand programs.…
CAS financial incentive is helping employers offset costs and provide apprentices further opportunities
The Canadian Apprenticeship Service (CAS) offers financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who hire and train new first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades in the construction and industrial/manufacturing sectors. The funding was introduced in 2022 and to date over 600…
2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada to be used on Plumber Red Seal and Level exams
Starting February 15, 2024, the 2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada will be used for the Plumber Level exams and the new Red Seal exams. Codebook excerpts will no longer be used for Red Seal exams; clients will be given the complete 2020 codebooks to reference during the Red Seal and Level…
Caring for Hair and the Community
Caring for Hair and the Community
Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator (BBCHI) was designated as a voluntary trade in 2022 under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act. A Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator provides natural hair care services; analyzes…
Events
Black Family Hair Matters: Hair Show and Celebration
On February 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Public Library, there will be an event in celebration of the first graduates - those who recently achieved trade certification in the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator…
Construction Workforce Summit
The Construction Workforce Summit is a 1-day event offering three expert-led sessions on workforce related topics in the morning, networking opportunities for attendees over a shared lunch and coffee breaks, and an opportunity for job…
Register for the Nova Scotia Skills Competition
Registration for the Nova Scotia Skills Competition open from January 9 - March 3, 2023
From plumbing, carpentry and welding, to machining, hairstyling, automobile technology and more, the Nova Scotia Skills Competition…
Apprentices: Provide your input regarding Nova Scotia’s housing needs!
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is conducting a province-wide housing needs assessment to better understand the housing needs of Nova Scotians. They are looking to hear from as many people as…
Techsploration 25th Anniversary Launch
Techsploration is bringing together its partners, supporters, alumnae, and key stakeholders to thank them for their contributions and to officially kick off their 25th program year.…