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.
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
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
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
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
Bridging Community and Industry Program
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)
Bridging Community and Industry (BCI) aims to create a clear pathway to employment by offering hands-on training and resources that meet industry demands. Participants receive essential skills training in under 20 weeks, creating opportunities for a diverse skilled workforce in Nova Scotia.
- Career Exploration
- Education and Training
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
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
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