NS Apprenticeship Financial Supports Employers
For employers seeking information on funding opportunities with the NSAA, information on tax credits, and other supports.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
See the benefits of apprenticeship as an employer, find resources and financial supports, and how to hire and register an apprentice.
Women in Skilled Trades Role Model Recruitment
Our role model network is extensive and provides an opportunity for women in our sector to mentor the next generation while also connecting/building their own professional network with other women in skilled trades and industry partners.
Build Together Social Media Presence
Information sharing, apprenticeship opportunities, ability to connect with the Building Trades and employment opportunities for women interested in the trades to skilled tradeswomen.
Emerging Leaders Group - Construction Association of NS
CANS Emerging Leaders Group aims to construct valuable and inclusive opportunities for developing industry leaders from networking events to educational sessions. For up and coming leaders, under 40 years of age, in the construction industry.
Continuing Education - Construction Association of NS
Offers a comprehensive range of continuing education sessions to ensure the construction community is on top of the latest trends, technologies, legislation, regulations, and best practices in the industry. All CANS courses are gold seal accredited.
Automotive Sector Council Marketplace Training Hub
Enables automotive employers and owners to access training materials already developed to fit their needs. It gives Employers and owners free access to a library of up to date, industry specific, online training courses.
Motive Power Career Portal
Allows for connection between employers and job seekers. A network portal to identify talent and explore careers in the motive power industry. The portal helps job seekers discover qualities about themselves that help them shine beyond just their resume.
Tradeswoman Registration - Office to Advance Women Apprentices
Provides free services like supporting you with your job search, build a great resume, preparing you for interviews and helping you work through barriers to employment or job site issues. Registered tradeswomen also have access to mentors, networking events in your area, and more.
Building Trades Advancement College
Provides practical, hands-on training that builds confidence in tradespeople, and ensures a highly skilled, reliable, and sustainable building trades workforce in Nova Scotia.
Native Employment Officers
Native Employment Officers (NEOs) are located on each band and are responsible for providing employment programs and services to their band members. They have a joint responsibility to both the band and the METS organization.
Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office Programs
MEBO offers resume and interview preparation workshops for communities at no cost. To learn more and how to access these services, please contact MEBO.
NS Apprenticeship Learning Supports
Resources available to you to help you prepare for your trades exams including Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide, practice exams, prep courses, and more.
NS Apprenticeship Financial Supports
Informs apprentices who are unaware of financial supports available - awards, grants, loans, etc. ENS financial assistance while in training, NSAAs AIG funding for level training, EI benefits, Government of Canada supports.
Tranining and Exam Schedules and Enrolment
Includes steps to enrol in in-class or online technical training, accommodations and special needs during technical training.
NS Apprenticeship News & Events
Current news and events regarding apprenticeship in NS and within Canada; keeps viewer knowledgeable and current on happenings within the labour force and skilled trades
Getting started with apprenticeship in NS
General overview of apprenticeship and how it works, the benefits, a starting point with a link to more in-depth info to register to become an apprentice.
Opportunities in ICI Construction for Management and Office Staff
Learn about opportunities for full-time employment in ICI construction in an office or a management role. Helps connect you to an employer/union/contractor and/or make a referral on your behalf to potentially secure full-time employment.
Indigenous Relations and Women's Representative
Anyone who is ready to speak about opportunities for skilled labourers on Mainland Nova Scotia can get a direct connection to a point person via email.
Techsploration Goes Virtual
Techsploration Goes Virtual is a series of interactive virtual experiences designed to promote and showcase women and organizations in technology and trades fields as a form of career exploration for our Techsplorers.