Apprenticeship is and always has been about mentoring and passing along trade knowledge and skills from journeyperson to apprentice. As an apprentice, you work under the supervision of a journeyperson in the workplace. Here are some tips for getting the most from your mentoring experience with a journeyperson.
Examinations are normally written at scheduled times. There is generally at least one examination sitting per month in Halifax and Sydney, and less frequently in other locations. The sittings are usually on a Saturday, and begin at 9:30 am (see the Examination Schedule).
Once you have signed an apprenticeship agreement, you (the apprentice) and each of the other participants in the agreement (such as the journeyperson and employer) have roles and responsibilities to fulfill:
The following information outlines how to become an apprentice if you have an employer in Nova Scotia. If you have an out-of-province employer, click here for out-of-province registration information.
Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association
Year of publication:
2019
Applications for the 2019 scholarships will be available this fall.
Up to ten NLCA Scholarships, each valued at $1000, will be awarded this year to the dependents of owners and employees of member firms in good standing. As well as, the Lar Rossiter Memorial Scholarship Award – one scholarship valued at $2000.
The deadline for applications will be in November.
Construction Association Nova Scotia continuing education program strives to provide valuable opportunities through the delivery of quality courses using industry experts, while building skills directly transferable to the workplace.
Construction Association Nova Scotia's mission is to strive to be the authoritative voice of the construction industry while providing services of high quality and value. Click HERE to find out how to join the Construction Association of NS.
Ministere de l'Emploi et de la Solidarite Sociale Quebec
Réussir is a social assistance and support program for people who have severely limited capacity for employment and who wish to facilitate their access to secondary vocational studies or post-secondary studies. They maintain their right to receive financial assistance under the Social Solidarity Program in addition to the income they receive from the loans and bursaries program. Moreover, a support allowance could be paid to participating individuals.
Ministere de l'Emploi et de la Solidarite Sociale Quebec
Year of publication:
2011
The Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities (PRIIME) is provided by Emploi-Québec in cooperation with the Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles and Investissement Québec. It provides assistance for obtaining a first job experience in Québec
