Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council Bridging Community and Industry (BCI)
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).
New Program to Increase Child-Care Spaces
The Early Learning and Child Care Major Infrastructure Program will provide $25 million to fund new construction or major renovations that will create new child-care spaces. Priority will be given to projects that serve diverse or vulnerable communities, communities with low child-care coverage rates and projects in publicly owned facilities.
Empowering Women in Trades: The Impact of the Women Unlimited Program
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.
More Public Housing for Nova Scotians
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr and Halifax MP Andy Fillmore, on behalf of Sean Fraser, federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced today, February 23, the locations of new public housing units in Halifax Regional Municipality and 25 new modular housing units that will be installed in eight communities across the province by end of March.
Nova Scotia announces $3 million to attract international skilled workers
The Nova Scotia government has pledged another $3 million to attract and retain skilled newcomers. The money will go towards settlement support, helping provide health and skilled trades workers with enhanced English language training, settlement assistance, support for growing the francophone population and community settlement programs.
‘It’s a godsend’; Feds work with CBRM, Membertou to spur housing growth
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a long walk through the snow in a Membertou neighbourhood —but filled with thoughts of federal government plans to spur new home construction in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
What to expect from the new NSCC Campus this fall
Applications are now open for NSCC programs – and if you enroll in Sydney – you’ll be a part of the first ever classes to attend the new waterfront campus. We talk about how the experience will differ from the Marconi Campus.
More affordable housing in Nova Scotia
An announcement of over 9 million in funding for Membertou First Nation from the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI).