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Labour, Skills and Immigration

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Minister Nolan Young joined us in Liverpool for the Mobile Construction Experience (MCE)—a unique initiative bringing ICI construction careers to youth across Nova Scotia. Supported by government, industry, and communities, MCE builds skills and opens doors to skilled trades.

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New deadline: June 30! Still time to nominate an ally, employer, or mentor who’s making a real impact in the skilled trades. Submit your nomination: nsapprenticeship.ca/agency/award-e…

New deadline: June 30!
 
Still time to nominate an ally, employer, or mentor who’s making a real impact in the skilled trades.
 
Submit your nomination: nsapprenticeship.ca/agency/award-e…
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Minister Nolan Young was a keynote speaker at the NS Building Trades "Building Today's Workforce for Tomorrow" conference last week. He highlighted our historic action to expand #skilledtrades in #NovaScotia, and the important role they play in our economy.

Minister <a href="/NolanYoungMLA/">Nolan Young</a> was a keynote speaker at the <a href="/mainlandtrades/">NS Building Trades</a> "Building Today's Workforce for Tomorrow" conference last week. 

He highlighted our historic action to expand #skilledtrades in #NovaScotia, and the important role they play in our economy.
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Need help enhancing your business’s productivity, skills, or workforce diversity? 🤔 WIPSI can support up to 75% funding for training in innovative skills, sector-specific needs, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA). ➡️novascotia.ca/programs/workp…

Need help enhancing your business’s productivity, skills, or workforce diversity? 🤔

WIPSI can support up to 75% funding for training in innovative skills, sector-specific needs, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA).

➡️novascotia.ca/programs/workp…
NS Apprenticeship (@apprenticens) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently, at the 2025 Minister Awards, several of our NSAA team members were recognized for their work improving supports for apprentices and updating licensing processes in the skilled trades. We're proud of the impact they're making across Nova Scotia!

Recently, at the 2025 Minister Awards, several of our NSAA team members were recognized for their work improving supports for apprentices and updating licensing processes in the skilled trades.

We're proud of the impact they're making across Nova Scotia!
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➡️DYK: Employees in Nova Scotia can access 5⃣ paid domestic violence leave, in addition to unpaid violence leave. 🔎For more information on this leave: novascotia.ca/lae/employment… Nova Scotia Gov.

➡️DYK: Employees in Nova Scotia can access 5⃣ paid domestic violence leave, in addition to unpaid violence leave. 

🔎For more information on this leave: novascotia.ca/lae/employment…

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New legislation is changing how injured workers are supported in #NovaScotia — with clear responsibilities for both employers and workers. Read more from Halifax Chamber. ⬇️ halifaxchamber.com/business-voice…

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Want to boost your business’s productivity & workforce skills? 💼 WIPSI can fund up to 75% of training costs—covering innovation, sector-specific skills & EDIA initiatives. 📈Level up your team & close critical gaps. 🔗 novascotia.ca/programs/workp…

Want to boost your business’s productivity &amp; workforce skills? 💼

WIPSI can fund up to 75% of training costs—covering innovation, sector-specific skills &amp; EDIA initiatives.

📈Level up your team &amp; close critical gaps.

🔗 novascotia.ca/programs/workp…
NS Apprenticeship (@apprenticens) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Apprenticeship Ally Award celebrates those who lead with empathy, challenge the status quo, and uplift the people around them. Know someone who’s making a difference? Nominate them for the 2025 Ally Award today: shorturl.at/RDwnP Nominations close June 30.

The Apprenticeship Ally Award celebrates those who lead with empathy, challenge the status quo, and uplift the people around them.

Know someone who’s making a difference? Nominate them for the 2025 Ally Award today: shorturl.at/RDwnP

Nominations close June 30.
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Advance your career with this Canadian-made high school equivalency credential. 📜🎓 ➡️Learn more on our website and book your test today! novascotia.ca/programs/canad…

Advance your career with this Canadian-made high school  equivalency credential. 📜🎓

➡️Learn more on our website and book your test today! novascotia.ca/programs/canad…
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General holidays –like #CanadaDay – are holidays with pay for employees who qualify. Find out more➡️novascotia.ca/lae/employment…

General holidays –like #CanadaDay – are holidays with pay for employees who qualify. 

Find out more➡️novascotia.ca/lae/employment…
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Four years ago, Agnes Lomoro arrived in #NovaScotia as a skilled refugee health-care worker. Today, she’s a registered nurse and a proud Canadian citizen. 🇨🇦👏 From South Sudan to Nova Scotia — welcome home, Agnes! cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

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Congratulations to this month's #skilledtrades grads! 🥳 Nova Scotia needs your skills now more than ever— and your talent and drive are helping build a stronger province. Watch this message from Minister Nolan Young

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Good news for skilled trades professionals from Alberta and Quebec! Nova Scotia will automatically recognize your provincial trade certification in Red Seal trades — no Red Seal endorsement or extra application needed. Learn more: nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/… Nova Scotia Gov. Labour, Skills and Immigration

Good news for skilled trades professionals from Alberta and Quebec! Nova Scotia will automatically recognize your provincial trade certification in Red Seal trades — no Red Seal endorsement or extra application needed. Learn more: nsapprenticeship.ca/tradespersons/… <a href="/nsgov/">Nova Scotia Gov.</a> <a href="/NS_LabourSkills/">Labour, Skills and Immigration</a>
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Workplace education training is relevant, practical and designed to meet people where they’re at — helping teams learn, grow and succeed together. 🤝Connect with a member of our team: novascotia.ca/lae/workplace-…

Workplace education training is relevant, practical and designed to meet people where they’re at — helping teams learn, grow and succeed together. 

🤝Connect with a member of our team: novascotia.ca/lae/workplace-…