Stay Up to Date with the Latest Developments from Trades Connection
Ecology Action Centre: Green Jobs & Skilled Trades for Energy Efficiency Retrofits Survey
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 Mental Health Initiatives
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.
BUSINESS SURVEY: Automotive Sector Council 2024 Insight Survey
The Automotive Sector Council of Nova Scotia is conducting a business survey to gather insights and understandings to advance the industry’s future.
FREE TRAINING: Fall Gender Inclusive Leadership Course
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.
Meet Rhiannon from DC39 Painter’s Union!
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!
Government of Canada Union Training and Innovation Program
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.
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan Public Survey and Engagement Sessions
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 Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre Launch
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 Manitoba Launch
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.
NEW: NSAA Apprentice Supports
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.
EVENT: Sea Change CoLab’s Crafting Accessibility Confidence Gathering
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.
Meet Shelley from Women Unlimited!
We are very excited to share our fifth video interview with WiSTAN member Women Unlimited. This video talks about the great work happening there and how you can learn more!
NEW PROGRAMS: Construction Safety’s Industrial Life Truck Course and Construction Industry Mental Health Support Group
Join Construction Safety for 2 new offerings: their Industrial Lift Truck Course and their Construction Industry Peer Support for Mental Health Group.
IDEAL Partners at the Atlantic Workplace Health and Safety Conference
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.
Meet Coral from the Native Council of Nova Scotia Youth Development Initiative and Youth Outreach Program!
We are very excited to share our fourth video interview with WiSTAN member, Native Council of Nova Scotia Youth Development Initiative and Youth Outreach Program! This video talks about the great work happening there and how you can learn more!
CALLING APPLICANTS: The Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary
Apply for the Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary from the Clean Foundation and the Nova Scotia Youth Climate Council! This opportunity will support young adults 24 or younger who are combating the effects of climate change in their post-secondary education or professional work.
Learn About How LiUNA! and Mainland Building Trades are Supporting Women in the Skilled Trades.
Watch Brittany Colburn from LiUNA! and Alison Casey from Mainland Building Trades discuss how their organizations are supporting women.
Unpacking Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades
Join us on March 8, 2024, 9:30am -11:00am, for a panel discussion with Stephanie Gill, Robert Wright, Stephen Law, and Professor Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr as we unpack the findings of the YWCA Halifax’s Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in the Skilled Trades: Key Findings Report.
Inspire Inclusion in the NS Skilled Trades IS COMING UP!
Corrie Melanson and Yvette Jarvis are inviting YOU to Inspiring Inclusion in NS Skilled Trades. In-Person and Sponsorship Tickets are on sale until This Friday, March 1st, at 12pm! Livestream Tickets are available until March 6th at 12pm.
Meet Mohja from the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia!
We are very excited to share our second video interview with WiSTAN member, the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia! This video talks about the great work happening there and how you can learn more!