News
Important information on possible Canada Post mail disruption
In case of a possible Canada Post mail disruption:
- All apprenticeship renewals, training applications, exam applications, and apprenticeship applications are available online at…
Province Invests to Connect Nova Scotians to Skilled Trades
The Province is helping more Nova Scotians explore and connect to careers in skilled trades through a $10-million investment in the construction industry.
The investment will support more skilled trades training through three key initiatives:
- Creating the Cape Breton Trades…
Fee Changes Effective April 1, 2025
As of April 1, 2025, our fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia.
We are committed to keeping our website up to date, but due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as we work through these updates.
To…
New Financial Incentive for Journeypersons: Now Live
The new Journeyperson Financial Incentive Program was launched on July 31. The program aligns with government’s Actions to Accelerate the Growth of Skilled…
Summer Camps for Youth Interested in Skilled Trades
The Nova Scotia Government will be offering free skilled trades exploration camps to youth aged 12-15 this summer.
In partnership with industry, various community partners, and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), camps will be offered in the construction, motive power, industrial/…
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
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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