News
Inaugural Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth
The first five-day camp for African Nova Scotian (ANS) youth interested in exploring the skilled trades took place from July 11 - 15, in partnership with the Black Educators’ Association (BEA), NSCC and Youth Initiatives (Skills and Learning Branch). The project aimed to attract 12 ANS youth…
Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
More skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements.
Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades…
Become a Certified Transport Trailer Technician
Become a Certified Transport Trailer Technician
Transport Trailer Technician refresher training will run from July 18 - September…
June is National Indigenous Peoples Month
June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency established the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Advisory Committee (AAAC) 16 years ago to support the successful participation of Indigenous Peoples in apprenticeship training and certification in the trades.
As a…
NSAA to Host Virtual Consultation Sessions with Sector Partners
On Monday, June 20, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency will host virtual consultation sessions with skilled trade sector partners during the following times:
Construction Sector…
Events
2016 Annual Industry Meeting
Per the Agency’s Operating Charter, the Board is required to conduct an annual meeting with industry to get information and input for Agency planning and accountability. The Board holds the meeting in the fall of each year.
On November 10…
Past Apprenticeship Celebration Events
Apprenticeship Celebration Events were hosted by the Apprenticeship Board, funded by industry and held twice a year: Fall event (Halifax Regional Municipality) and Spring event (different locations throughout the province).
The…
2015 Annual Industry Meeting
Per the Agency’s Operating Charter, the Board is required to conduct an annual meeting with industry to get information and input for Agency planning and accountability. The Board holds the meeting in the fall of each year.
On February 25…
2014 Update Events
Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship: From October 20th to 29th, 2014
Apprenticeship Agency Update Events were held at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campuses all across the province. Employers, industry stakeholders and…