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.
Looking for a good paying career with lots of opportunity throughout the province? Become a Skilled Trades Professional. There are more than 70 career options to choose from and financial incentives, learning supports, and tool grants to help you through your journey.
Youth Contact: youthapprenticeship@novascotia.ca
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency works with industry and equity-deserving groups to help promote skilled trades opportunities to youth. This includes the delivery of summer youth programs. These programs provide students in grades 10 and 11 who are in the Options and Opportunities and Co-op programs the opportunity to earn hours toward an apprenticeship and […]
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
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.
Government of Nova Scotia
NSWSLs are connected to every public high school in the province offering support based on LMI and career attachment. Deliver Let’s Talk Careers.
Government of Nova Scotia
E-resource to support the delivery of Co-operative Education 10-12 courses. Class sets of print texts were also provided to schools.
Government of Nova Scotia
Explore hands-on learning opportunities available through Nova Scotia schools, including co-op education, skilled trades, and community-based programs.
Government of Nova Scotia
View Resource Three-year high school program (Gr 10-12) focused on career and education exploration through project-based learning, and community-based experiences.
Government of Nova Scotia
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 hours towards an apprenticeship (110 hours of credit per course).
Government of Nova Scotia
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 Trades, Digital Innovation and Technology, and Early Childhood Education.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
Website with links to resources to explore skilled trades careers in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
Developed in partnership with industry and the Province of Nova Scotia, the Hall features 14 interactive exhibits (booths) where visitors can learn about construction careers by participating in a variety of hands-on demonstrations and speaking with industry professionals at different stages of their careers.
Junior Achievement
JA educates and empowers students to make thoughtful financial health, workplace readiness and entrepreneurial decisions. JA provides in-school and extra-curricular hands-on experiential programming for youth aged 5-25, setting them up with real-world scenarios and experiences to encourage them to create a successful future.
Try-A-Trade® Take-Out provides teachers and students with the opportunity to turn their classrooms into a workshop, a design studio, a professional kitchen, and much more. These activities have all been designed by industry leaders and allow students to get a hands-on introduction to a skilled trade or technology area. Each activity also has curriculum outcomes that have […]
Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia
Learn more about the pre-apprenticeship training and direct entry opportunities offered through the Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia.
The Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia
Learn more about what the Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia has to offer future students.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
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.”
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
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.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
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.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
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.
Department of Education and Early Childhood
Explore and navigate skilled trades curriculum and options in your schools.
Nova Scotia Community College
NSCC offers 30+ programs to kickstart your apprenticeship. Register as an apprentice and transfer your credits.
Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College offers programs that prepare students for careers in building and manufacturing trades, the marine sector and transportation trades. They are designed to meet provincial and national occupational standards.
Nova Scotia Community College
Explore careers that align with your interests and skills to find the right education path at Nova Scotia Community College.
SkillsCanada
Explore the various industry sectors to learn more through Skills Canada.
WorldSkills
Find a skill that works with your interest, take the career personality quiz through WorldSkills.
WorldSkills
Explore what each trades is about through WorldSkills.
Government of Nova Scotia
Want to know the labour market demand and outlook for various trades? Click here to explore the latest statistics and data.
Build Force
Explore the current state of Canada’s construction sector. Click here for industry insights and trends.
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
Interested in a deeper look at the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Construction sector? Click here for insights and industry data.
Email: apprenticeship@novascotia.ca
Toll Free NS: 1-800-494-5651