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Proposed name change for the Baker Red Seal Trade to ‘Baker-Patissier’ is in discussion

A request has been submitted to the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) to change the Red Seal trade from “Baker” to “Baker-Patissier”. NSAA is seeking input from certified tradespersons, partner organizations and other industry stakeholders within Nova Scotia, who are…

Career Exploration leads to Success in the Skilled Trades

Career Exploration leads to Success in the Skilled Trades

NSAA aims to Increase the number of Certified Journeypersons in Construction Finishing Trades

NSAA aims to Increase the number of Certified Journeypersons in Construction Finishing Trades

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) is working with industry to increase the number of…

Congratulations to Samantha Dixon-Slawter

On April 12, 2023 at the House of Assembly, the Honourable Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration recognized Samantha Dixon-Slawter for her work on the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator trade and celebrated the successful completion of the…

Should Arborist become a Designated Trade in Nova Scotia with an Apprenticeship Training Pathway?

Should Arborist become a Designated Trade in Nova Scotia with an Apprenticeship Training Pathway?

The NSAA Board received a request from industry to designate Arborist as a trade in Nova Scotia and develop an apprenticeship training pathway leading to certification.…