Start Exploring Skilled Trades Opportunities
Discover resources, programs, and opportunities designed to help junior high and high school students explore skilled trades, develop valuable skills, and start planning for a rewarding career.
The PREP Academy
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We inspire and prepare African Nova Scotian high school students for college, university and beyond. We coach students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 to plan, prepare and pursue college and university – and continue to provide wrap around supports as they
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Techsploration
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Techsploration is an award-winning, Nova Scotia-based not-for-profit that delivers hands-on, mentor-led programming to young women and gender-diverse youth in Grades 9 through 12. The goal of Techsploration is to increase the number of women working in
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Technology Education Courses
Education
Technology Education courses are designed to help develop the students' abilities to solve problems, become independent learners, thinkers, and decision makers. Courses include Technology Education 7, 8, 9; Construction Technology 10; Production
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Skilled Trades Courses
Education
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
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High Skills Major Certificate Program Pilot
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The High Skills Major certificate program students earn their high school diploma while completing courses, and experiencing opportunities related to career interests. Pilot launched in 2023. Five certificate options: Arts, Health and Wellness, Skilled
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