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 and…
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
Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth
Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth
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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…
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.
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Determination to Succeed
Malachi Gayle, Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic | As a young boy growing up in Jamaica, Malachi knew that he wanted to work in the skilled trades. He was fascinated with large trucks and the equipment required…