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Are you a Career Changer or Newcomer?

Build Your Future in the Skilled Trades

Whether you're starting over or starting fresh in Nova Scotia, explore pathways that can help you get job-ready and succeed.

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Immigrating to Nova Scotia

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Government of Nova Scotia

Learn more about immigration to Nova Scotia.

Programs and Services
Individual NS Works Center locations

Individual NS Works Center locations

Nova Scotia Works

Each NS Works location offers in person and virtual support for job seekers and employers.

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NSAA Financial Supports

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Financial support is available to help you along your journey.

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Education and Training
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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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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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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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Immigrating to Nova Scotia

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Government of Nova Scotia

Learn more about immigration to Nova Scotia.

Programs and Services
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Apprenticeship Career Videos

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Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

Discover real stories from apprentices across Nova Scotia. Learn what it’s like to train, work, and build a rewarding career in the skilled trades through hands-on apprenticeship.

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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.

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Education and Training
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Hire an Immigrant

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Government of Nova Scotia

Hire an immigrant for your business.

Programs and Services
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Career Exploration with WorldSkills

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WorldSkills

Discover what each trade is all about with WorldSkills. Click here to explore skills, careers, and industry insights.

Career Exploration
Education and Training
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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
Bridging Community and Industry Program

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

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Education and Training
Education

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.

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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.

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Education and Training
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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

Jobs and Workforce
Education and Training
Education

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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Explore the Trades

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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC)

Interested in working in the Canadian construction industry but not sure which trade is the best fit for you? Check out the many skilled trades in Nova Scotia and start your career journey here.

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.

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