Valley Connector Program

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Happening this Thursday in Middleton! 🔧

Interested in a career in the skilled trades? Join us for a Skilled Trades & NS Apprenticeship Information Session and learn how to get started.

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Nova Scotia Works Centre PeopleWorx, 298 Marshall Street

Explore apprenticeship pathways, learn how the system works in Nova Scotia, and connect with local opportunities.

📩 Register: [email protected]
📞 Call: 1-866-609-9675
Start building your future in the trades!

04/14/2026

🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades? Don’t miss this free Skilled Trades & NS Apprenticeship Information Session!

🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Nova Scotia Works Centre (PeopleWorx), Coldbrook

✔️ Learn how to get started in the trades
✔️ Explore apprenticeship pathways in Nova Scotia
✔️ Connect with local programs and opportunities

Perfect for job seekers, career explorers, or anyone unsure where to begin!

📩 To register: [email protected]
📞 1-866-609-9675

Take the first step toward a hands-on, in-demand career — see you there!

04/13/2026

A milestone reached. A career begun.

Nate recently achieved something he once thought was out of reach, earning his CAEC through VCLA. With determination, support, and a growing confidence in his abilities, he stayed committed to his goal.

Today, Nate is taking the next step in his journey, working in an auto service centre and beginning his apprenticeship in the skilled trades.

Through collaboration with VCLA, the Valley Connector Program, delivered by the Valley Regional Enterprise Network, was proud to support Nate in connecting to this opportunity, helping bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment.

This is what partnership looks like in action.
This is workforce development in action.

👏 Congratulations, Nate!

03/09/2026

Skilled Trades Employers — Join Us for Lunch

If you currently employ apprentices or are thinking about hiring one, this free lunch session will provide practical information to help you get started.

Join us for a Skilled Trades Employer Lunch & Learn featuring updates from the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and information on available employer supports.

Learn about:
✔ Hiring and registering apprentices
✔ Funding programs and employer incentives
✔ Apprenticeship updates and requirements
✔ Local supports available to employers

March 18
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville
Free Lunch Provided

👉Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skilled-trades-employer-lunch-learn-apprenticeship-hiring-supports-tickets-1984054879554?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spaces are limited.

02/19/2026

02/09/2026

The Valley needs its next generation of tradespeople — and mentorship plays a big role.

When experienced tradespeople take the time to guide young workers, knowledge stays local and teams grow stronger.

Mentorship helps youth:
• Build confidence on the job
• Learn expectations early
• Take pride in their work

It also helps young people see a future for themselves right here in the Annapolis Valley.

The Valley Connector Program supports these connections by bringing together local trade employers and youth who are ready to learn and put the work in.

👉 Connect with us to learn how to get involved.

https://valleyren.ca/connector-program/

02/09/2026

The NS apprenticeship information session that was scheduled for our Middleton Nova Scotia Works Office Wednesday February 11th will be rescheduled due to weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

🔧 Skilled Trades & NS Apprenticeship Information Session

Join PeopleWorx - Nova Scotia Works Centre, AptecTrades Officer, Valley Connector Program, and Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency for an in-person information session.

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades, but not sure where to start? This session will walk you through apprenticeship pathways in Nova Scotia and connect you with local supports.

📅 Wednesday, February 11
🕜 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
📍 Nova Scotia Works Centre PeopleWorx
298 Marshall Street, Middleton

You’ll learn about:
• Pathways into skilled trades and apprenticeships
• How apprenticeship works in Nova Scotia
• How local partners support job seekers

This session is ideal for:
• Job seekers interested in skilled trades
• Individuals exploring apprenticeship as a career option
• Anyone unsure where to start in the trades

Free to attend. All are welcome.

02/05/2026

You don’t need a degree to build a future.

Skilled trades offer real career paths that are hands-on, in demand, and right here in the Annapolis Valley.

Through apprenticeship, youth can:
✔ Learn on the job
✔ Earn wages while gaining experience
✔ Build skills that lead to long-term careers

If you (or someone you know) are still figuring out what’s next after high school, there are more options than you might think.

The Valley Connector Program helps connect locals wanting to enter a skilled trade with local employers so they can start their apprenticeship journey.

👉 Learn more or get started through the intake form on the Valley REN website.
https://valleyren.ca/connector-program/

02/03/2026

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades?

One of the first steps to officially starting an apprenticeship is finding an employer who’s willing to hire you and sign you on as an apprentice. That’s where the Valley Connector Program can help.

We work with local employers across the Annapolis Valley to help make those first connections.

Interested? Email [email protected]

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades?

Apprenticeship is a paid, hands‑on pathway that gets you working, learning, and earning from day one.

Explore over 70 designated trades and find the path that’s right for you at nsapprenticeship.ca.