Women Unlimited

06/11/2026

🎉We are proud to celebrate with Women Unlimited sister and advocate, Ann Brown, who received her honorary diploma from NSCC at convocation this week in HRM.🎉
🎓A graduate of the former Marine & Industrial Rigging program at NSCC IT Campus in Halifax, Ann has worked with Nova Scotia Power for 17 years, first as a rigger and later as an industrial electrician working at power plants and substations.🦺
She founded and continues to serve on WEARE+, an employee resource group supporting women in trades at NSP, and was co-chair of the company's Black employee resource group for three years.
This mother of eight is a strong role model for Black women in trades and has returned time and time again to Women Unlimited as a panellist and mentor to talk trades and serve as an example of overcoming barriers to achieve success.
In May 2023, Ann represented Women Unlimited and Nova Scotia Power as they announced funding to support the Doreen Parsons Legacy Award. The bursary supports Women Unlimited program graduates pursuing trades or technology training at NSCC.
"Women Unlimited opened doors for me I could not have imagined,” Ann said at the time.
The program’s facilitators and team members built her up to take on any challenge and supported her throughout her journey.
“I felt like I mattered," Ann said. "I felt like I was a boss."
💪🏿💪🏿We hope you feel like a boss with that honorary diploma in your hands, Ann! 💪🏿💪🏿
Congratulations on your many accomplishments and for continuing to open doors for diverse women in trades.
Women Unlimited was represented at the ceremony by Program Director Vivian Dixon, Yvette Jarvis, the Program Coordinator from IT Campus, and Terrah Keener, Dean of the School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education.
NSCC Institute of Technology Campus NSCC Alumni Nova Scotia Power

06/11/2026

📢Free summer marine skills camp for girls in CB! 📢
This is an excellent opportunity for girls ages 15-17 to learn new skills and earn Transport Canada Certification. ⚓️
Email [email protected] today!

This summer at the Strait Area NSCC Nautical Institute, we're offering MED-DVS certification summer camp for female youth aged 15-17. Days will be 8:30-4, with lunch served on site. Fully funded in partnership with Transport Canada
For more information or to sign up, please contact [email protected]

06/11/2026

Recruitment for Women Unlimited 2027 is underway and this information session is happening today in Sydney.

🧭Chart your course with us! 🧭
Are you a woman with a passion for trades and technology?
💡 Discover this amazing opportunity for you with Women Unlimited at NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus! 💪🏾💪💪🏿
Meet Bernadette and Noreen from Women Unlimited and learn everything you need to know about our FREE 16-week career exploration program at our next information session:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11
🕒 Time: 10 am
📍 Location: Sydney Waterfront Campus, Women Unlimited office, Room C-112
🌐 RSVP: 902-919-2616 / [email protected]
🆓 Admission: FREE!
Sydney Waterfront Campus

06/10/2026

🎉The celebrations continue here at Women Unlimited as we honour WU sisters and the rest of the NSCC IT Campus Class of 2026! 🎉
Congratulations to:
🎓Brittany, a graduate of the Occupational Health & Safety diploma program
🎓🎓Keisha and Lily, who graduated from the Industrial Mechanical certificate program
🎓🎓 Bek and Justine, who completed the Women Unlimited IT Campus program in April and received their Nova Scotia High School Diploma for Adults at yesterday’s convocation ceremony.

🔧Bek will be attending the Truck & Transport Repair program at Kingstec in September and Justine is returning to IT Campus to start training in the OH&S program.🦺

Women Unlimited team members Yvette from IT Campus, Patricia, and Shelley & Nikki from Akerley Campus where Brittany and Keisha completed WU, were all on hand Tuesday to celebrate these fabulous women who worked to overcome their individual and unique challenges to achieve their goals.

To the WU sisters and the IT Campus Class of 2026, there are NO LIMITS to what you can accomplish.
Alumni NSCC Institute of Technology Campus NSCC Akerley Campus NSCC Kingstec Campus

06/09/2026

🎓Congratulations to the Women Unlimited sisters who graduated from NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus! 🎓
We're excited to celebrate:
❄️ Courtney and Jessalyn who graduated from the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning program ❄️
🔨 Shannon, Kirstie and Rachel who all graduated from the Carpentry diploma program 🔨
🚛 Faith and Makayla, graduates of the Heavy Duty Equipment/Truck & Transport Repair program 🚛
Along with members of the Women Unlimited Trades & Technology Network on campus:
🧊Emma who graduated from Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
🥽Miranda, a graduate of the Metal Fabrication program.

💫Bernadette, Noreen, and the entire Women Unlimited team across the province are proud of each and every one of you. 💫
You worked hard to achieve this milestone, and we know you're ready for the next step. 💪🏿💪💪🏽

Congratulations to you and the Class of 2026!


NSCC Alumni

06/06/2026

jobs

06/04/2026

🧭Chart your course with us! 🧭
Are you a woman with a passion for trades and technology?
💡 Discover this amazing opportunity for you with Women Unlimited at NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus! 💪🏾💪💪🏿
Meet Bernadette and Noreen from Women Unlimited and learn everything you need to know about our FREE 16-week career exploration program at our next information session:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11
🕒 Time: 10 am
📍 Location: Sydney Waterfront Campus, Women Unlimited office, Room C-112
🌐 RSVP: 902-919-2616 / [email protected]
🆓 Admission: FREE!
Sydney Waterfront Campus

06/04/2026

✨Congratulations to Women Unlimited sister Peyton Green who graduated yesterday with a certificate in Power and Utility Line Work from NSCC Cumberland Campus.🎓
Originally from Lunenburg, Peyton is a graduate of the Women Unlimited Class of 2025 at NSCC Akerley Campus in Dartmouth where she explored careers in trades and technology and found her passion for line work.
She spent the summer after Women Unlimited working as a deckhand on the Bluenose II schooner, and moved to Springhill, NS to start her trades training in September.
After a fantastic year, she graduated with honours and next week, she starts her new job. 🎉
Women Unlimited team members Nikki Farmer and Patricia Brooks Arenburg attended Wednesday's event in Springhill to celebrate Peyton as she received her certificate.
Many thanks to our NSCC Cumberland Campus colleagues for inviting us to join you in this heartwarming community celebration.
To the NSCC grads, especially women in trades and tech programs, receiving their hard-earned credentials at NSCC convocations across the province this week and next, we wish you much success in your future endeavours.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

NSCC Cumberland Campus NSCC Akerley Campus NSCC Alumni

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Women Unlimited sister Chelsea!
Many thanks to North Brewing Company for supporting Chelsea’s journey as she works to make her dream come true.

|| CHELSEY - 2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT ||

Chelsey is a former flight attendant and a proud participant and alumna of the Women Unlimited program at Nova Scotia Community College. She is described by those who know her as resilient, determined, and deeply committed to personal growth and community impact. As a mother of two daughters, volunteer, mentor, and advocate for women in non-traditional careers, Chelsey has consistently demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity and a passion for helping others reach their full potential.

After overcoming barriers that once seemed insurmountable Chelsey returned to education with a goal of creating a better future for herself, her family, and her community. Through Women Unlimited, she discovered a passion for the skilled trades and developed a particular interest in pipe trades, HVAC systems, and mechanical systems. Her experiences in the shop, especially soldering and brazing copper pipe, sparked a sense of purpose and excitement that has guided her educational journey.

Chelsey is currently pursuing studies in HVAC and Building Systems at NSCC. When asked what drew her to this field, she shared:

“The moment I picked up a torch and learned to braze copper pipe, something clicked. I felt lit from within. For the first time, I could clearly see a career path that combined problem-solving, creativity, and hands-on work in a way that felt meaningful. My journey hasn’t been conventional, but every challenge I’ve overcome has brought me closer to discovering what I’m capable of. 
As a Black and Indigenous woman, a mother, and a future trades professional, I hope to show other women and girls that there is space for them in these industries too.”

Many thanks to all of the incredible folks who applied for the scholarship- we will be accepting applications for the 2026 scholarship until July 15, 2026. Big congrats to Chelsey and best of luck with your studies!