The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, in partnership with the Housing Construction Council, is launching FREE Skilled Trades Camps for youth ages 11–15 across the Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton! 

These one-week camps provide youth with hands-on exposure to a variety of skilled trades while learning valuable workplace safety skills and exploring future career pathways.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience activities related to:

• Construction
• Culinary
• Automotive

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Skilled Trades Camp, provides experiential experiences for youth across Nova Scotia to explore skilled trades. Funded by the Government of Nova Scotia and delivered in partnership with the Housing Construction Council and Automotive Sector Council, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS), these camps give youth the opportunity to learn about careers that shape our communities.

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Skilled Trades Camp are part of a provincial initiative funded by the Government of Nova Scotia. With a $1.25-million investment over two years as part of a $100-million plan announced in October 2023, these camps aim to recruit more people in skilled trades.in partnership with the Housing Construction Council and Automotive Sector Council, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS), these camps provide experimental learning, mentorship, and insights into rewarding skilled trades careers, supporting the growth and modernization of Nova Scotia’s apprenticeship system.