What are the Skilled Trades?
Your future, your trade.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency recognizes more than 70 designated trades across four main sectors: Construction, Industrial/Manufacturing, Motive Power, and Service. Explore career possibilities, apprenticeship pathways, and financial supports.
Where do I start?
No matter where you're starting from, whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, a newcomer, or a youth, the skilled trades offer a path to a rewarding career. Start your journey toward becoming a certified skilled trades professional today.
Looking to Hire an Apprentice?
Build your workforce - hire an Apprentice. Apprentices help build skills today while preparing your future journeypersons.
Discover the Trades
Learn about the different sectors and trades. This is My Trade features video profiles and personal stories from local tradespeople who share what a typical day looks like in their specific fields.
