News
More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals
The Nova Scotia Government has announced funding for more training seats in high-demand trades to move almost 200 apprentices off wait lists and into technical training to continue their journey towards certification. This is the first step to eliminating wait lists in high-demand programs.…
CAS financial incentive is helping employers offset costs and provide apprentices further opportunities
The Canadian Apprenticeship Service (CAS) offers financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who hire and train new first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades in the construction and industrial/manufacturing sectors. The funding was introduced in 2022 and to date over 600…
2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada to be used on Plumber Red Seal and Level exams
Starting February 15, 2024, the 2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada will be used for the Plumber Level exams and the new Red Seal exams. Codebook excerpts will no longer be used for Red Seal exams; clients will be given the complete 2020 codebooks to reference during the Red Seal and Level…
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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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…