Build Together Nova Scotia

08/17/2026

Know a female interested in exploring career options in the skilled trades or tech? Virtual info sessions happening this week in Dartmouth (Tues, Aug 18) & Halifax (Wed, Aug 19) with Women Unlimited for their January program intake.

🌟 Take the Next Step with Us! 🌟
Are you a woman eager to explore trades and technology careers?
💡Discover this amazing opportunity for you with Women Unlimited at NSCC IT Campus! 💪🏾💪🏽💪
Meet the Women Unlimited team in Halifax and get all the details about this FREE 16-week career exploration program at the next virtual information session:
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕐 11 am
💻 ONLINE for IT Campus program in Halifax
To register:
📧[email protected]
📞 902-471-5901
The 2027 Women Unlimited program starts in January at IT Campus in Halifax, Akerley Campus in Dartmouth, and Sydney Waterfront Campus in Cape Breton.
More information sessions will be scheduled for all sites in September, but seats are limited so don't miss out!
NSCC Institute of Technology Campus

07/28/2026

You’re invited! Join Techsploration for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at their Women+ in STEM & Skilled Trades Summer Mixer.

🗓️ Thurs, Aug 6
🕛 6-9pm
📍 Salt Yard Social
💰 FREE

RSVP by July 30.
https://tinyurl.com/SaltYardSocial

Grow your network and share experiences as women and gender-diverse individuals working in trades, science, tech, engineering, & mathematics. This event is for industry newbies, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between. ☀️

07/24/2026

Attention all members of Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades affiliated unions... take a few minutes to weigh in at the link below.

We have an important project on the go.

If you belong to one of our affiliated construction trade unions, then be part of it by sharing your experience with:

🧰 Joining the union
🧰 Learning how to access work
🧰 Knowing your responsibilities
🧰 Becoming established in your trade

It's all aimed at better supporting apprentices, and you, through your skilled trades journey.

Provide feedback at:
https://tinyurl.com/Union-Member-Onboarding-Survey

Survey responses are anonymous and managed independently of day-to-day operations of the affiliated unions.

💰 Complete the survey & opt in to win a $500 Amazon gift card!

Are you a member? Our affiliated unions are:
https://mainlandbuildingtrades.ca/affiliated-unions

07/23/2026

Skills Canada-Nova Scotia is looking for talented skilled tradespeople to feature in their video series THIS IS MY TRADE. A great project with great people and the perfect way to help the next generation of tradeswomen see that they can do it too. Contact [email protected] to learn more.👷‍♀️

06/17/2026

The inaugural Ironworkers District Council of Eastern Canada Apprenticeship Competition is set for June 19. Hosted by Local 752, top apprentices in the Ironworker trade will showcase their skill and agility in demanding events like welding, rebar tying, and column climbing.

Spectators welcome to competition events starting at 9:15am.

06/15/2026

Did you know? Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has two new funding opportunities plus existing grants for women apprentices.

Women in Trades Gear Up Grant: $750 for essentials like work clothes, tools, safety gear, & PPE.

Attend the 2026 Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Conference: Random draw for 5 fully funded spots to attend this event in Whistler, BC on Oct 4-6. Contest deadline is midnight June 18.

Accessibility Support for Women in Trades: One-time grant to purchase assistive tech like tablets, laptops, text-to-speech software, & smart pens.

Emergency & Opportunity Fund for Women Apprentices: Financial support for unexpected situations or opportunities outside your regular training.

Get details and apply at https://www.nsapprenticeship.ca/

06/04/2026

Registration is open for this skilled construction trades summer camp. Awesome way for youth in grades 7-9 to get a taste of the trades, and there’s no cost to attend. 🫶🚧😀

05/14/2026

Free skilled trades training available for Nova Scotia residents here!👇

05/06/2026

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05/01/2026

Great news for the skilled trades!

Skilled trades are set to see transformative investment through the Government of Canada's Spring Economic Update. Team Canada Strong - a new nationwide program to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2030, will increase union-led training capacity and infrastructure while also putting real financial supports in the hands of our apprentices and workers.

Central measures supporting training and apprenticeships include:

🧱 $225M toward union training centre upgrades & expansions
📝 $400/week grant to apprentices while attending mandatory technical training, over & above EI
🦺 $5000 bonus to apprentices who achieve Red Seal certification

Ready, set, build. 🛠️