Skills Canada-Nova Scotia

10/27/2026

🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Ready to put your skills to the test? Early registration for SELECT EVENTS at the 2027 Nova Scotia Skills Competition are now officially open!

Students and apprentices interested in competing in the following events can now express their interest to compete in:
🤖 Mobile Robotics - Secondary 💻 IT Office Software Applications - Post Secondary ⚙️ Precision Machining - Secondary (NEW for 2027!) 🧱 Bricklaying - Secondary (NEW for 2027!) 🛠️ Autobody Repair - Post Secondary (RETURNING for 2027!)

Please note: Competitors will need to complete additional registration forms during general registration this winter.

Interested in competing? Visit SKILLSNS.CA to review the early registration details and complete the registration form.

10/23/2026

More Team Nova Scotia Alumni doing big things! We're not shocked to see Bryden Surette is back in the winner circle. Congratulations to The Scotian Gales, the first Canadian team to win the Global Floating Wind Challenge hosted by the Belgium-based not-for-profit OffshoreWind4Kids!

The Scotian Gales, a team of NSCC students and recent grads, made history this past summer as the first Canadian team to win the international Floating Wind Challenge, competing against 12 teams from 10 countries. Their success reflects the strength of the NSCC community, with students, faculty, industry and funding partners all playing a role in this remarkable achievement.

Read their story: https://www.nscc.ca/alumni/news-and-stories/stories/alumni-stories/scotian-gales.asp

10/15/2026

TEACHERS! Your fall Try-A-Trade® Take-Out menu is here! 🎉

Launching TODAY at 12:00 PM AST, this exciting new lineup brings hands-on career exploration right into your classroom! 🎙️ Transform your classroom into a podcasting studio. ✈️ Explore the world of aircraft maintenance. 🐄 Discover the ins and outs of dairy farming. …and so much more!

You supply the classroom. We supply the content and materials. It’s that easy!

⚠️ Supplies are limited, Don’t miss out! Head to SKILLSNS.CA at 12:00 PM AST today to explore the fall menu and register your class.

10/10/2026

This , we’re giving a huge thank you to the incredible people who volunteer their time and expertise on our Provincial and National Technical Committees (PTC & NTC). ❤️

Your knowledge, dedication, and passion help make our competitions possible. By supporting our competitions and competitors, you’re helping raise the bar for skilled trades and technologies in Nova Scotia. We can’t say thank you enough! 🙌

Are you an expert in your field? Get involved with Skills Canada – Nova Scotia and put your expertise to work. Help challenge competitors, share industry knowledge, and raise the standard for skilled trades and technologies across our province.

Ready to be part of it?

👉 Learn more about getting involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved

10/09/2026

This week, we are celebrating and all of the amazing skilled trades and technology professionals who volunteer their time, knowledge, and expertise with us.

Today we’re giving a special shout-out to our judges! Judges are an integral part of the Nova Scotia Skills Competition. These professionals help keep up the standards, give positive feedback to competitors, and make sure every event is fair and consistent.

Skilled trades or technologies background? Use your skills to help inspire the next generation of Nova Scotians.

Put your name forward to judge the 2027 Nova Scotia Skills Competition today!
To learn more, visit skillsns.ca/get-involved.

10/08/2026

Our competitors’ skills are impressive. The people behind them are too. 🙌

On the second day of , we’re celebrating the people behind the scenes who help our competitors do their best. Our coaches share their skills, experience, advice, and plenty of encouragement with Team Nova Scotia and Abilympics Team Canada. We couldn’t do it without them!

Have experience in skilled trades and technologies? Why not pass it on?

Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or simply love helping others learn, you could make a real difference as a coach.

👉 Want to get involved? Check it out: skillsns.ca/get-involved

10/07/2026

Each year, in the lead-up to Thanksgiving, we celebrate our version of the holiday with 🎉. It's a time to recognize and celebrate all the volunteers who continue to give us their time, talent, and expertise.

Today, we're celebrating the remarkable competitors who have contributed to our journey. We keep an open door for our alumni to stay connected, give back, and help shape the next generation of skilled trades and technology professionals in our province.

There are so many ways to get involved:

🙌 Support our programming.
💡 Mentor future competitors.
🏆 Help coach Team NS.
🤝 Connect with fellow alumni.

Looking to give back? There’s always a place for you in our growing community. If you’ve competed with us before, make count by joining the SCNS Alumni Association and continuing your skills journey!

🔗 for more information: https://www.skillsns.ca/get-involved/

09/30/2026

Today on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our organization will pause to reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools and honour the strength and resilience of survivors, their families, and communities.

This day is an opportunity to listen, learn, remember, and recognize the truths that shape our shared history. It also calls on each of us to contribute to the ongoing work of reconciliation and building a more just and equitable future.

At Skills Canada – Nova Scotia, we are dedicated to pursuing truth and reconciliation together.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.