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Resources

Discover everything you need to explore, start, or support a career in the skilled trades—all in one place. Whether you're a student, a job seeker, an employer, or someone considering a new direction, this page brings together helpful tools, guides, and information from trusted Nova Scotia partners.

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Provincial Financial Support for Apprentices

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency offers a range of supports to help you succeed. Click here to explore the available resources.
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Financial Supports for Employers

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Thank you to employers for investing in the next generation of skilled trades professionals. We recognize the time and resources it takes to train apprentices. Click here to explore the supports available to you.
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Explore Trade and Technology Careers with Skills Competences Canada

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SkillsCanada

Explore the various industry sectors to learn more through Skills Canada.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training
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Nova Scotia Works

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Nova Scotia Works

Job search resources, Career Planning tools including Explore Careers, Compare Careers, Education and Training. Guides and resources to support career decision making.
  • Career Exploration
  • Apprenticeship
  • Jobs and Workforce
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Nova Scotia Works Schools Liaisons (NSWSLs)

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Government of Nova Scotia

NSWSLs are connected to every public high school in the province offering support based on LMI and career attachment. Deliver Let's Talk Careers.
  • Career Exploration
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Newcomer Entering The Skilled Trades

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Nova Scotia Works

Are you a newcomer to the province and looking for work in the skilled trades?
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Training and Certification

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Government of Nova Scotia

Learn more about training and certification.
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Newcomers to Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Are you a newcomer with prior experience in the skilled trades?
  • Programs and Services
  • Education and Training
  • Apprenticeship
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Connect to Industry

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

Work with and learn from the best-trained, most productive, highest-quality workers in the country.
  • Education and Training
  • Career Exploration

Individual NS Works Center locations

Nova Scotia Works

Each NS Works location offers in person and virtual support for job seekers and employers.
  • Apprenticeship
  • Jobs and Workforce

Benefits of Apprenticeship for Employers

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Take a look at the benefits that come with hiring an apprentice.
  • Career Exploration
  • Apprenticeship
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Youth Skilled Trades Camps

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Youth Skilled Trades Camps provide hands-on experiences for youth in grades 7 through 9 across the province to discover skilled trades at no cost. Explore a new trade each day - such as carpentry, welding, automotive service repair, culinary and more - and discover careers that shape our communities.
  • Career Exploration
  • Events and Experiences