Join us in congratulating the recent graduates of the Women Unlimited program at NSCC Sydney Waterfront, Akerley and IT campuses.

CCWESTT has refreshed the We Are Trades website! Read more to discover the new website and subscribe to the We Are Trades mailing list.

On May 15th, join the campaign and thousands of Canadians across the country to take a stand against violence towards women and children on Moose Hide Campaign Day. Registration is FREE!

WiSTAN and YWCA Shift Change is happily introducing Audra McCreesh as the new WiSTAN facilitator.

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia wants to hear from industry stakeholders about the provincial government’s amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act, and how it affects workers and employers across the province.

Be sure to nominate a leader from your organization or industry by March 21st!

The Ecology Action Centre is developing its Green Job Report, which aims to understand the evolving energy efficiency industry in Nova Scotia. The industry is growing, which may provide more jobs in the province.

Construction Safety has many mental health resources to ensure everyone in the construction industry has the right support. Read on to find out more and how you can keep yourself and others safe with updated and new resources.

The Automotive Sector Council of Nova Scotia is conducting a business survey to gather insights and understandings to advance the industry’s future.

YWCA Halifax Shift Change and with WiSTAN partner Construction Safety Nova Scotia is offering the FREE Gender Inclusive Leadership Course in September and October 2024.

We are very excited to share our sixth video interview with WiSTAN member DC39 Painter’s Union. This video talks about the great work happening there and how you can learn more!

The Government of Canada has created the Union Training and Innovation Program, a new funding opportunity for organizations that support Red Seal journeypersons and apprentices, and contribute to reducing Canada’s emissions. The funding aims to support skilled trades training across Canada.

As part of the July 2023 Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy, the Government of Nova Scotia is conducting a public survey and facilitating engagement sessions for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan.

WCB Nova Scotia has launched the Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre, a platform for all Nova Scotians to ensure everyone’s workplace is safe for all.

Shift Change’s Gender Inclusive Leadership course is coming to Manitoba! To learn more about its implementation and why it is needed in both Nova Scotia and Manitoba, watch the interview between the Shift Change team and BuildHERS in this post.

NSAA has recently opened the Women in Trades Initiative (WITI) and the Apprenticeship Tools Grant. Combined with the ENS Financial Assistance program, new women in trades can receive financial support that reduces multiple barriers and costs.

Join Sea Change CoLab on this day-long event to learn about how leaders can enhance workplace inclusivity, and what inclusivity looks like in Unama’ki/Cape Breton Island.

Join Construction Safety for 2 new offerings: their Industrial Lift Truck Course and their Construction Industry Peer Support for Mental Health Group.

Last week, IDEAL partners (YWCA Halifax Shift Change, Glooscap Ventures, CCWESTT, and the New Brunswick Mentor Apprentice Program) came together at the Atlantic Workplace Health and Safety Conference.