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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…
New voluntary trade provides pathway to certification for institutional kitchens workforce
Those employed in Institutional kitchens now have a structured training program and a pathway to become certified in Nova Scotia.
Beyond Bars: NSAA supports inmate to become a RSE certified carpenter
Beyond Bars: NSAA supports inmate to become a RSE certified carpenter
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has worked with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to…