News
Meet Some Inspiring Women Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Meet Some Inspiring Women Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. This year’s theme is Through Her Lens: Celebrating the…
New actions announced to recruit, retain and train more people in the skilled trades
The Nova Scotia government announced earlier today a new set of actions to recruit, retain and train more people in the skilled trades.
This $100 million investment over the next three years will accelerate growth in the skilled trades and modernize the entire apprenticeship and…
Construction Fundamentals students gain real-world experience building sheds
Construction Fundamentals students gain real-world experience building sheds
Training Program provides introductory skills to the construction trades
A second cohort of the Construction Fundamentals program took place in July and August at NSCC Akerley…
New CEO Michelle Bussey takes the helm at NSAA
New CEO Michelle Bussey takes the helm at NSAA
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer. Michelle Bussey was appointed in July 2023 to work with industry, apprentices, the Department, the Board, the NSAA team, its clients and…
African Nova Scotian Youth Camp returns with a deep dive in carpentry
African Nova Scotian Youth Camp returns with a deep dive in carpentry
The camp for African Nova Scotian (ANS) youth interested in exploring the skilled trades returned for its second consecutive year. Held from July 17-21 at NSCC Ivany Campus, the camp is a collaborative…
Events
Past Apprenticeship Celebration Events
Apprenticeship Celebration Events were hosted by the Apprenticeship Board, funded by industry and held twice a year: Fall event (Halifax Regional Municipality) and Spring event (different locations throughout the province).
The…
2015 Annual Industry Meeting
Per the Agency’s Operating Charter, the Board is required to conduct an annual meeting with industry to get information and input for Agency planning and accountability. The Board holds the meeting in the fall of each year.
On February 25…
2014 Update Events
Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship: From October 20th to 29th, 2014
Apprenticeship Agency Update Events were held at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campuses all across the province. Employers, industry stakeholders and…