Looking for a rewarding career with good pay and opportunities throughout Nova Scotia?
Become a skilled trades professional. Explore all of the possibilities of a career in the skilled trades. Learn about the supports and incentives available to you. Whether you’re a high-school student, exploring post-secondary options, interested in direct entry apprenticeship pathways, or you’re looking for apprentices for your business – this site has all the information you need.
Do you know a young person who is looking for a good paying career in their community and likes to create or fix things? The Skilled Trades may be just what they’re looking for. There is tremendous opportunity with over 70 options to chose from.
EDNET
Explore and navigate skilled trades curriculum and options in schools and how to help guide your students.
NSCC
NSCC offers 30 programs to kickstart an apprenticeship. Students can transfer their credits once they register for an apprenticeship.
NSCC
Looking to help your youth explore the skilled trades? Check out the skilled trades camps throughout the province.
SkillsCanada
Explore the various industry sectors to learn more through Skills Canada.
WorldSkills
Explore what each trade is about through WorldSkills.
NSCC
Discover careers that match specific interests and skills to find the best education path at NSCC.
Palette Skills
Discover pathways to upskill and transition into great careers in innovative sectors.
Goverment of Canada
Make informed choices about the skills you will need in the future and gain access to training that meets evolving needs.
Build Force
Check out what the Construction sector in Canada looks like!
NSCSC
Want more information about the in demand trades linked to the Industrial, Commercial and Institution (ICI) Construction sector? Click here!
Government of Nova Scotia
Curious what the labour market demand and outlook is for various trades, click here for the statistics and data.
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