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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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Skills for Success

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Government of Canada

Website to learn abut the nine skills for success.
  • Career Exploration
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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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Career Pathways

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

Career Pathways help you start your journey with personal analysis, research, and planning. Assess your strengths, explore career options, and create a roadmap to reach your goals.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training
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Trades Exhibition Hall Virtual Tour

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

Trades Exhibition Hall (TEH) is a unique venue that offers the opportunity to experience construction occupations. This virtual tour allows you to explore a variety of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction and management occupations. During the tour, you can click on all points of interest to gain knowledge about each career.
  • Career Exploration
  • Education and Training
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Have You Thought of Construction Video Series

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

The video series helps you better understand the ICI construction sector, including working in construction, how to get started, various options and opportunities, and much more.
  • Career Exploration
  • 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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Mobile Construction Experience

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

The Mobile Construction Experience is a one-of-a-kind custom 53’ trailer, built to showcase Industrial-Commercial- Institutional (ICI) construction sector careers. It is a live, outdoor “construction zone."
  • Career Exploration
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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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BTAC Pre-Apprenticeship Training and Direct Entry Opportunities

Education

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.




  • Education and Training
  • Career Exploration
  • Apprenticeship