Education & Training

Funding & Support 

Growing NS Skilled Trades Bursary

A financial bursary for NSCC students pursuing a skilled trade, helping cover educational costs. 
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Apprenticeship Tools Grant Program

Provides funding for apprentices to purchase essential tools required for their trade. 
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ENS Financial Assistance (during technical training)

Financial aid to help apprentices cover living expenses while attending required technical training.
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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)

A federal grant providing up to $2,000 to registered apprentices in designated Red Seal trades.
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Provincial Apprentice Progression Award

A provincial financial award recognizing apprentices as they progress through their training levels.
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Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) for Red Seal trades

A $2,000 federal grant for apprentices who successfully complete their Red Seal certification.
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Provincial Apprentice Completion Award for non-Red Seal trades

A financial award for apprentices in non-Red Seal trades upon program completion.
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Canada Apprentice Loan

A federal loan program providing up to $4,000 per period of technical training for registered apprentices.
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Employment Insurance Benefits during technical training sessions: Government of Canada

Apprentices may qualify for EI benefits while completing their required in-school training.
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More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST)

A Nova Scotia tax refund program allowing eligible tradespeople under 30 to receive a rebate on provincial income tax.
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Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction

A federal tax deduction for the cost of tools purchased for employment in a trade.
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HST Tools rebate

A rebate program for apprentices and tradespeople to recover the HST paid on eligible tools.
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