TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: FREE 8-week Scaffolding Program at the Carpenter Millwright College with the Empowering the Next Generation Program

Take part in the FREE 8-week Scaffolding Program at Carpenter Millwright College from September 28th-November 20th.

From the Empowering the Next Generation Program:

We are excited to share this upcoming opportunity on behalf of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), for a FREE 8-week Scaffolding Program offered at the Carpenter Millwright College, 1000 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS.

The program runs for 8 consecutive weeks, from September 28th through November 20th. It is a fully funded program through YESS.

Participants will receive:

• 4 weeks of in-class training, including:

  • 1 week of safety training

  • 3 weeks of the UBCJA Level 1 Scaffolding Program

• Paid in-class training at the provincial minimum wage, based on 35 hours per week (non-taxable)

• 4 weeks of paid on-the-job training, compensated at the first-year apprentice rate as outlined in the Local 83 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

In addition, participants will receive a full toolkit and all required PPE at no cost, which they will be able to keep upon successful completion of the program.
Support is also available for eligible participants, including:

• Travel reimbursement of up to $70 per day for the first 20 training days, or reimbursement for public transit passes for the duration of the program

• Childcare support of up to $25 per day, per child for those who require it

• There is currently a strong demand for scaffolders in Nova Scotia, and successful participants may receive long-term employment opportunities upon completion of the program.

 If you’re interested in applying for this opportunity please submit an application here.