News

Congratulations to Samantha Dixon-Slawter

On April 12, 2023 at the House of Assembly, the Honourable Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration recognized Samantha Dixon-Slawter for her work on the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator trade and celebrated the successful completion of the…

Should Arborist become a Designated Trade in Nova Scotia with an Apprenticeship Training Pathway?

Should Arborist become a Designated Trade in Nova Scotia with an Apprenticeship Training Pathway?

The NSAA Board received a request from industry to designate Arborist as a trade in Nova Scotia and develop an apprenticeship training pathway leading to certification.…

Congratulations to newly certified Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovators

On February 28, Agency staff had the pleasure of attending the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator (BBCHI) graduation and hair show. This event allowed for the community to celebrate and engage with the new BBCHI graduates and to see some of their work.…

Skilled Trades Industry Fosters Rewarding Careers for Women

Skilled Trades Industry Fosters Rewarding Careers for Women

By: Elizabeth Suddard, Reporter

Competition now open for CEO, NSAA

Competition now open for CEO, NSAA

The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer for the  Nova Scotia Apprenticeship…

Events

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.…

Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth

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Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth

2021 Annual Industry Meeting

Annual Industry Meeting and Awards Breakfast: A Learning Workplace is a Healthy Workplace

The 7th Annual Industry Meeting (AIM) took place on October 28, 2021. This was an in-person event with an option to attend virtually extended to…

A Journey to Success

Rafael Tomas, Automotive Service Technician | A story about the struggles of starting over in a new country, and the journey to success.

It is never an easy thing to pack up your life and move to another country. For…

Women Belong in the Skilled Trades

Melissa Cooke, Red Seal Plumber | After a short time working in the plumbing trade, Melissa Cooke’s male colleagues were accepting and ‘treated her like a sister’. But she admits that she had to work hard to get there.