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New CEO Michelle Bussey takes the helm at NSAA

New CEO Michelle Bussey takes the helm at NSAA

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer. Michelle Bussey was appointed in July 2023 to work with industry, apprentices, the Department, the Board, the NSAA team, its clients and…

African Nova Scotian Youth Camp returns with a deep dive in carpentry

African Nova Scotian Youth Camp returns with a deep dive in carpentry

The camp for African Nova Scotian (ANS) youth interested in exploring the skilled trades returned for its second consecutive year. Held from July 17-21 at NSCC Ivany Campus, the camp is a collaborative…

MacPhee Youth Camp links skilled trades to the arts

MacPhee Youth Camp links skilled trades to the arts

The MacPhee Youth Camp, held from July 4-14 at NSCC Akerley Campus, was a remarkable program that brought together the skilled trades and artistic expression. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Nova Scotia…

Call for Nominations - 2023 Apprenticeship Awards of Excellence

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Board "Apprenticeship Awards of Excellence" recognize the importance and investment of industry employers, journeypersons, educators, instructors and mentors who believe in and understand the value of apprenticeship training.

The Board is…

Changes to the Apprenticeship START Program – June 2023

The Apprenticeship START Program was expanded in 2020 with additional funding in order to respond to the economic changes and challenges employers were facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.