Power in Possibilities Video Series
This is a career exploration series highlighting inspiring women in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) fields. It offers insight into exciting and in-demand careers, while featuring/promoting women employed within them.
Women Unlimited
NSCC's Women Unlimited program is a free 14 week career exploration program dedicated to empowering diverse women to pursue careers in trades and technology.
Nova Scotia Women in Trades Network Facebook Group
Get connected to the largest Nova Scotia Women in Trades FaceBook Network! You can share stories, rant or ask questions. Find out about job opportunities and more.
Trades Exhibition Hall
The Hall features 14 interactive exhibits 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 career.
Mobile Construction Experience
The MCE is a one-of-a-kind custom 53’ trailer, built to showcase Industrial-Commercial- Institutional (ICI) construction sector careers. Hands-on activities are guided by industry professionals at each of the booths.
Building Futures for Youth
The Building Futures for Youth (BFY) program is an opportunity for high school students to explore construction industry careers through paid summer employment.
Construction Site Visits
Helps to educate and experience construction in a real-life environment. Great for anyone who's never been to an active site before, pre-apprentice or exploratory stage but open to everyone.
Women in Trades Success Stories
Showcases success stories and videos of woman in trades for women curious about trades and apprentices and Journpersons in trades careers. Provides links to women-supporting partners in industry.
The Building Trades Advancement College of NS
For the trades. By the trades. The Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia (BTAC) provides hands-on training for the Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (ICI) building and construction industry.
NSCC Trades Programs
Building and manufacturing: Our building and manufacturing students get the skills to work in Carpentry, Precision Machining, Welding, Occupational Health and Safety and other trades.
Construction Association of NS Networking Events
CANS hosts several special events each year creating various opportunities to network and become more involved in their construction community.
Building Trades Career Opportunities
The Building Trades network offers opportunities in 13 different skilled trades in Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (ICI). Having a point person for those interested in any of those trades, facilitates a quick and easy connection for career seekers.
Construction Career Pathways
Describes a typical day in various construction trades, the direct entry (if applicable) and educational pathways to get into the trade, block details (hours and in-class portion required to complete each block) and hourly rates.