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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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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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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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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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Why BTAC?

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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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Training and Certification

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Government of Nova Scotia

Learn more about training and certification.
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Youth Programming and Career Exploration Activities

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Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Explore and navigate skilled trades curriculum and options in your schools.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training
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Pre-apprenticeship Programs

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Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)

NSCC offers 30+ programs to kickstart your apprenticeship. Register as an apprentice and transfer your credits.
  • 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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Pre-apprenticeship Training and Direct Entry

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Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia (BTAC)

Learn more about the pre-apprenticeship training and direct entry opportunities offered through the Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia.
  • Career Exploration
  • Apprenticeship
  • Education and Training
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Construction Hub

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

In the Hub, you can explore various trades in ICI construction, build your skills with a variety of free learning resources, and then connect with the industry to further understand your available options.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training
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Skills Pass

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

The Training Portal offers a variety of impactful, no-charge, online, training programs, all sponsored by the Government of Nova Scotia.
  • Apprenticeship
  • Career Exploration
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Careers in Construction

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

This platform is designed to help explore career opportunities in the construction industry in Nova Scotia. It provides information about skill recognition and certification, employment opportunities, industry growth, and much more. It's a hub where you can discover where to work in the construction sector.
  • Jobs and Workforce
  • Education and Training