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Apprenticeship Training and Trade Certification
Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary education, covering over 60 trades, for both young and mature individuals who want to be certified to work in a skilled trade. Trade experts (certified journeypersons) who hire apprentices and provide them with further training are eligible for the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit.
Learn more about the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Energy Training Program for Students
The Energy Training
Program encourages private-sector employers to hire Nova Scotian
post-secondary students for career-related work terms in all sectors of
the energy industry. The program offers employers an opportunity to
gain access to students and recent graduates from Nova Scotia
universities and community college campuses. A wage subsidy is
available to small- to medium-sized Nova Scotia companies involved in
the energy sector. Eligible companies may receive a 50% wage incentive
toward student salaries.
Learn more about the Energy Training Program
Labour Market Partnership Program
The Labour Market
Partnership Program funds projects that encourage employers,
employee/employer associations and communities to develop and implement
plans for dealing with labour force changes and human resource
requirements. Activities such as research, HR planning and best
practice, and the creation of economic development and community
marketing plans are all eligible. All activities should focus on an
identified labour market issue and involve partnership.
Learn more about the Labour Market Partnership Program and download the applicant guidelines.
Partnerships in Training Program
Film Nova Scotia invests in
training initiatives that seek to develop a new generation of filmmakers
in Nova Scotia. The intent of the program is to foster skills
development at all levels to ensure a vibrant film industry within the
province.
Learn more about Film Nova Scotia‘s Partnerships in Training Program
Pengrowth Nova Scotia Scholarship Program
The
Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship Program gives out up to 12
$10,000-university scholarships each year to high school graduates
pursuing energy-related studies. It also provides up to 10
$2,500-scholarships to graduates pursuing trades and technology programs
at the Nova Scotia Community College. The Pengrowth-Nova Scotia
Energy Innovation Grant was established in 2005, as part of the
Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship Program. Up to four Grants,
valued at $15,000, may be awarded each year to students pursuing a
Master level degree in energy-related studies at a Nova Scotia
university. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement,
community involvement and extra-curricular activities, and must have
demonstrated an interest in the Nova Scotia energy sector.
Learn more about the Pengrowth Nova Scotia Scholarship Program
Productivity Investment Program - Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)
The
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive provides funding
to companies to encourage them to invest in skills development and
certification, adapt to new technology, improve productivity, and
improve their international competitiveness. Companies can apply for funding to contribute toward the cost of training for management skills
development, skills development training leading to certification, and
training that supports workplace diversity.
Learn more about the Productivity Investment Program - Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive.
Student Employment Programs - Strategic Cooperative Education Incentive
The objective of the Strategic Cooperative
Education Incentive is to help high value businesses and organizations recruit
and retain university and community college students for work placements by
offering a quality work experience as part of university or community college
co-op program. Approved projects will receive $7.50 per hour (50% of the
required minimum hourly wage of $15.00 per hour) to a maximum of 40 hours per
week.
Learn
more about the Strategic Cooperative Education Incentive
Student Employment Programs - Student Career Skills Development Program
The Student Career Skills Development
Program is available to qualified not-for-profit organizations in Nova Scotia
that hire students who will be attending or are returning to a post-secondary
institution in the fall. Positions paying $10.50 per hour or more will be
considered, with up to $8.50 per eligible hour worked being reimbursed.
Learn
more about the Student Career Skills Development Program
Targeted Wage Subsidies
Targeted Wage Subsidies is a program that provides employers with financial assistance to help hire individuals whom they would not normally be able to hire in the absence of a subsidy. Unemployed individuals are able to enhance their skills, improve their employability, and ideally gain a permanent job with the employer.
Learn more about the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program and download the application guidelines.
Workplace Education Initiative
The Workplace Education Initiative promotes learning at work and supports the development of a skilled, adaptable, and competitive workforce by increasing workplace essential skills. Workplace Education co-ordinators are available to help you assess the learning needs of your business, recommend education programs for your workers, help you apply for funding to cover the cost of an instructor, and provide support while your program is taking place.
Learn more about Workplace Education