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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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Summer Programs

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency works with industry and equity-deserving groups to help promote skilled trades opportunities to youth. This includes the delivery of summer youth programs. Learn more.




  • Career Exploration
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Building Trades Advancement College

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Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia (BTAC)

Learn more about what the Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia has to offer future students.
  • Education and Training
  • Career Exploration
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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
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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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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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Nova Scotia Nominee Program

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Government of Nova Scotia

Check out our provincial nominee program for more information.
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Skilled Trades Courses

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Government of Nova Scotia

Skilled Trades courses provide students with an opportunity to experience a realistic trades workplace environment by combining academic learning with practical workplace skills.  Students taught by a certified journeyperson will be granted NSAA practical hours towards an apprenticeship (110 hours of credit per course).
  • Career Exploration
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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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Co-operative Education Courses

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Government of Nova Scotia

is a course available to grade 10-12 Co-operative education is experiential in nature, allowing learners to integrate classroom learning, personal interests, and goals with career exploration and real-world experience.
  • Career Exploration
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Build Force Labour Market Information

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Build Force

Explore the current state of Canada's construction sector. Click here for industry insights and trends.
  • Jobs and Workforce
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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council – Industry Outlook

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

Interested in a deeper look at the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Construction sector? Click here for insights and industry data.
  • Jobs and Workforce
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NSCC Institute of Skilled Trades

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Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)

Learn about the new NSCC Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) and explore more than 30 pre-apprenticeship programs focused on the skilled trades Nova Scotia needs.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training