News
Caring for Hair and the Community
Caring for Hair and the Community
Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator (BBCHI) was designated as a voluntary trade in 2022 under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act. A Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator provides natural hair care services; analyzes…
New voluntary trade provides pathway to certification for institutional kitchens workforce
Those employed in Institutional kitchens now have a structured training program and a pathway to become certified in Nova Scotia.
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Beyond Bars: NSAA supports inmate to become a RSE certified carpenter
Beyond Bars: NSAA supports inmate to become a RSE certified carpenter
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has worked with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) to…
NSAA launches new online, self-directed technical training for Cabinetmaker (Level 1)
On January 4, NSAA hosted a special launch event at the Woodlawn Public Library for its new online, self-directed technical training for Cabinetmaker (Level 1). The self-directed study program is the first to be developed as part of the Pathways Project.
The Pathways Project…
Registrations now open for the 2024 Nova Scotia Skills Competition
Showcase the skills of your trade
The Nova Scotia Skills Competition is a unique opportunity for students and apprentices to compete in skilled trade and technology competitions. Apprentices develop and showcase their skills, gain experience, and add to their resume,…
Events
Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth
Skilled Trades Camp for African Nova Scotian Youth
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2021 Annual Industry Meeting
Annual Industry Meeting and Awards Breakfast: A Learning Workplace is a Healthy Workplace
The 7th Annual Industry Meeting (AIM) took place on October 28, 2021. This was an in-person event with an option to attend virtually extended…
A Journey to Success
Rafael Tomas, Automotive Service Technician | A story about the struggles of starting over in a new country, and the journey to success.
It is never an easy thing to pack up your life and move to another country. For…
Women Belong in the Skilled Trades
Melissa Cooke, Red Seal Plumber | After a short time working in the plumbing trade, Melissa Cooke’s male colleagues were accepting and ‘treated her like a sister’. But she admits that she had to work hard to get there.
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Determination to Succeed
Malachi Gayle, Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic | As a young boy growing up in Jamaica, Malachi knew that he wanted to work in the skilled trades. He was fascinated with large trucks and the equipment required…