New Bursary for Skilled Trades Students at NSCC
As part of the Province’s plan to grow the skilled trades workforce, a new $5,000 bursary will support 320 students starting training in Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) construction programs in September.
Read the full news release.
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NSCC and Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence Launch New Pathways Program for People of African Descent
Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) – through the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence – are working with The Africadian Empowerment Academy (AEA), the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs, and Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration to launch another cohort of the Pathways to Shipbuilding program.
The program will focus on People of African Descent who will study Metal Fabrication at the College’s Akerley Campus. They will begin their program in July 2024 and are expected to graduate in March 2026.
Read the full announcement.
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Work-based Trades Practical Assessment Program Expands to Rural Nova Scotia
The Work-based Trades Practical Assessment (WTPA) Program connects employers from across the province with experienced newcomer tradespeople eager to work in their fields. Employers in rural Nova Scotia can now access the WTPA Program.
The WTPA Program is part of the $100-million plan announced by the Government of Nova Scotia to recruit, retain, and train more people in the skilled trades.
Learn more about the Work-based Trades Practical Assessment.
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