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Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council Bridging Community and Industry (BCI)

by Work & Training

The Mobile Training Centres (MTCs) are part of the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council’s ‘Bridging Community and Industry’ training program. This program is co-funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia. The purpose is to deliver industry-based training, identified by labour market needs, for new entrants to the sector/trade with a focus on addressing barriers for underrepresented groups (traditionally marginalized).

Bern, Nor, and Rebecca

Empowering Women in Trades: The Impact of the Women Unlimited Program 

by NSCC Marconi

To be a tradesperson is to be a master of your craft, a problem solver, and a creator. Traditionally, the trades have been male-dominated, shaped by societal norms that often deterred women from participation. However, the Women Unlimited program challenges this notion by actively reshaping the narrative of women in the trades, nurturing their skills, and serving as a bridge to new opportunities. As we explore the stories of two former participants and the program’s dedicated leaders, we witness the impact of Women Unlimited.