Skills Canada – Nova Scotia
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Encouraging Nova Scotian youth to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies.
⚠️ Reminder: Tomorrow (January 20th) is the final day for secondary (high school) students to apply to compete at the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Post-secondary students & apprentices have until February 13th to register.
Visit SKILLSNS.CA to apply today!
Visit SKILLSNS.CA to apply today!
January 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM
⚠️ Reminder: Tomorrow (January 20th) is the final day for secondary (high school) students to apply to compete at the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition. Post-secondary students & apprentices have until February 13th to register.
Visit SKILLSNS.CA to apply today!
Visit SKILLSNS.CA to apply today!
Ready to test your skills against Nova Scotia’s best?
Registration for the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition is now OPEN!
⏰ Deadlines:
• Secondary-students: Jan 20th
• Post-secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13th
Apply now: SKILLSNS.CA #2026NSSkillsCompetition
Registration for the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition is now OPEN!
⏰ Deadlines:
• Secondary-students: Jan 20th
• Post-secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13th
Apply now: SKILLSNS.CA #2026NSSkillsCompetition
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Ready to test your skills against Nova Scotia’s best?
Registration for the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition is now OPEN!
⏰ Deadlines:
• Secondary-students: Jan 20th
• Post-secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13th
Apply now: SKILLSNS.CA #2026NSSkillsCompetition
Registration for the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition is now OPEN!
⏰ Deadlines:
• Secondary-students: Jan 20th
• Post-secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13th
Apply now: SKILLSNS.CA #2026NSSkillsCompetition
🚨 IMPORTANT: 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition Season starts TOMORROW! 🚨 Registration opens at 9:30 AM AST.
⚠️ New deadlines to apply to compete:
• Secondary Students: Jan 20
• Post-Secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13
Details & registration visit: SKILLSNS.CA
⚠️ New deadlines to apply to compete:
• Secondary Students: Jan 20
• Post-Secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13
Details & registration visit: SKILLSNS.CA
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🚨 IMPORTANT: 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition Season starts TOMORROW! 🚨 Registration opens at 9:30 AM AST.
⚠️ New deadlines to apply to compete:
• Secondary Students: Jan 20
• Post-Secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13
Details & registration visit: SKILLSNS.CA
⚠️ New deadlines to apply to compete:
• Secondary Students: Jan 20
• Post-Secondary & Apprentices: Feb 13
Details & registration visit: SKILLSNS.CA
Today, We’re proud to celebrate another outstanding past SAERC student, Keira MacLellan, one half of our ultra-talented 2D Character Animation team. Keira, alongside teammate Tuesday Neves, captured gold at the national competition and earned the RBC Best in Region Award!
December 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today, We’re proud to celebrate another outstanding past SAERC student, Keira MacLellan, one half of our ultra-talented 2D Character Animation team. Keira, alongside teammate Tuesday Neves, captured gold at the national competition and earned the RBC Best in Region Award!
Our National Medalist Banner Tour is back in Cape Breton. Today we stopped at Glace Bay High School to celebrate the incredible achievements of Sam MacDonald. Sam captured the gold medal in public speaking at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition. We couldn't be more proud!
December 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our National Medalist Banner Tour is back in Cape Breton. Today we stopped at Glace Bay High School to celebrate the incredible achievements of Sam MacDonald. Sam captured the gold medal in public speaking at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition. We couldn't be more proud!
Today, we’re back at the NSCC Ivany Campus for our National Medalist Banner Tour, celebrating another outstanding achievement by Bryden Surette. Bryden added to his medal collection in 2025, earning a silver medal in Precision Machining at the Skills Canada National Competition!
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today, we’re back at the NSCC Ivany Campus for our National Medalist Banner Tour, celebrating another outstanding achievement by Bryden Surette. Bryden added to his medal collection in 2025, earning a silver medal in Precision Machining at the Skills Canada National Competition!
Today, the 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour stops at SAERC to celebrate the incredible Kryssa Hearn! After narrowly missing the podium at SCNC 2024, Kryssa stayed the course, put in the work during the off-season, and returned to earn a silver medal at SCNC 2025! 🎉
December 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Today, the 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour stops at SAERC to celebrate the incredible Kryssa Hearn! After narrowly missing the podium at SCNC 2024, Kryssa stayed the course, put in the work during the off-season, and returned to earn a silver medal at SCNC 2025! 🎉
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour is making a stop in Windsor. Today, we’re celebrating Richard Lewis of Quality Machining Services Ltd., who earned a silver medal at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina. Please join us in congratulating Richard!
December 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour is making a stop in Windsor. Today, we’re celebrating Richard Lewis of Quality Machining Services Ltd., who earned a silver medal at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina. Please join us in congratulating Richard!
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour has made its way back to Dartmouth. Today, we’re proud to celebrate Jake Foster of NAB Automotive, who earned a silver medal at the Skills Canada National Competition Please join us in congratulating Jake!
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour has made its way back to Dartmouth. Today, we’re proud to celebrate Jake Foster of NAB Automotive, who earned a silver medal at the Skills Canada National Competition Please join us in congratulating Jake!
Today we're in Sydney, Cape Breton, home to the incredibly talented Princess Lyca Cruz and her business, Lyca Princess Aesthetikos. Please join us in congratulating her on a silver medal performance at the Skills Canada National Competition, a truly outstanding achievement!
December 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today we're in Sydney, Cape Breton, home to the incredibly talented Princess Lyca Cruz and her business, Lyca Princess Aesthetikos. Please join us in congratulating her on a silver medal performance at the Skills Canada National Competition, a truly outstanding achievement!
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour is staying put because a stop at Shelburne Regional High School wouldn’t be complete without celebrating Mei Jennings! Mei earned a silver medal in Job Skill Demonstration at Nationals, marking back-to-back podium finishes in 2024 & 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour is staying put because a stop at Shelburne Regional High School wouldn’t be complete without celebrating Mei Jennings! Mei earned a silver medal in Job Skill Demonstration at Nationals, marking back-to-back podium finishes in 2024 & 2025.
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour rolls on. Next stop: Shelburne Regional High School! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate 2025 National Bronze Medalist Maria MacKenzie for an incredible achievement in job search!
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour rolls on. Next stop: Shelburne Regional High School! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate 2025 National Bronze Medalist Maria MacKenzie for an incredible achievement in job search!
The next stop on our 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour takes us into the kitchens of NSCC Akerley Campus, where young chefs are consistently rising to the challenge. Congratulations to 2025 National Bronze Medalist Brooklyn Pettipas on her outstanding achievement in baking!
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The next stop on our 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour takes us into the kitchens of NSCC Akerley Campus, where young chefs are consistently rising to the challenge. Congratulations to 2025 National Bronze Medalist Brooklyn Pettipas on her outstanding achievement in baking!
Team NS does it again!🥇 Lucas & Prachurjo followed up their ISC Trophy win with another gold in Newfoundland! So proud of their drive & innovation.
Thank you Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador for being incredible hosts!
#GreenEnergy #NovaScotia #SkillsTeamNS
Thank you Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador for being incredible hosts!
#GreenEnergy #NovaScotia #SkillsTeamNS
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Team NS does it again!🥇 Lucas & Prachurjo followed up their ISC Trophy win with another gold in Newfoundland! So proud of their drive & innovation.
Thank you Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador for being incredible hosts!
#GreenEnergy #NovaScotia #SkillsTeamNS
Thank you Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador for being incredible hosts!
#GreenEnergy #NovaScotia #SkillsTeamNS
Today, we're starting our 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour! Our first stop on the tour takes us to Able Electric. Congratulations to their 2025 National Bronze Medalist, Zack Russell, for his achievement in electrical installation!
#NovaScotia #TeamNS #SkilledTrades #Technology
#NovaScotia #TeamNS #SkilledTrades #Technology
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today, we're starting our 2025 National Medalist Banner Tour! Our first stop on the tour takes us to Able Electric. Congratulations to their 2025 National Bronze Medalist, Zack Russell, for his achievement in electrical installation!
#NovaScotia #TeamNS #SkilledTrades #Technology
#NovaScotia #TeamNS #SkilledTrades #Technology
TEAM NS ALUM! 📣 Fill out a Skills Alumni Survey! It only takes a few minutes—and you could win a prize just for participating! We can't tell you the prize but here's a hint: LE Skills Swag valued at ~ $200.
Tap the link and tell us what you think!
skillsns.ca/competitions...
Tap the link and tell us what you think!
skillsns.ca/competitions...
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
TEAM NS ALUM! 📣 Fill out a Skills Alumni Survey! It only takes a few minutes—and you could win a prize just for participating! We can't tell you the prize but here's a hint: LE Skills Swag valued at ~ $200.
Tap the link and tell us what you think!
skillsns.ca/competitions...
Tap the link and tell us what you think!
skillsns.ca/competitions...
Here's an inside look at some of the action from today's Abilympics Showcase event at NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus . Thank you to our hosts for letting us use their space. Thank you again to all of the organizations and volunteers that joined us for the day!
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Here's an inside look at some of the action from today's Abilympics Showcase event at NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus . Thank you to our hosts for letting us use their space. Thank you again to all of the organizations and volunteers that joined us for the day!
Today part of our team is on the road in Cape Breton at the NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus for our second Abilympics Showcase event of the season. The Abilympics are competitions that give individuals with disabilities a chance to demonstrate their unique talents and their skills.
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today part of our team is on the road in Cape Breton at the NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus for our second Abilympics Showcase event of the season. The Abilympics are competitions that give individuals with disabilities a chance to demonstrate their unique talents and their skills.
Early registration is NOW OPEN for the Mobile Robotics contest at the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition! Please complete your registration by December 12th, 2025, to secure your team's spot in the competition. Don't miss out! Register your team today at SKILLSNS.CA
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Early registration is NOW OPEN for the Mobile Robotics contest at the 2026 Nova Scotia Skills Competition! Please complete your registration by December 12th, 2025, to secure your team's spot in the competition. Don't miss out! Register your team today at SKILLSNS.CA
A massive thank you goes out to all of our partners & exhibitors, who helped us with our Career Showcase yesterday. Thanks for sharing so many of the skilled trade and technology career opportunities available in our NS. Thanks again to the Pictou County Wellness Centre for hosting us!
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A massive thank you goes out to all of our partners & exhibitors, who helped us with our Career Showcase yesterday. Thanks for sharing so many of the skilled trade and technology career opportunities available in our NS. Thanks again to the Pictou County Wellness Centre for hosting us!
Here’s an inside look at some of the action from today’s event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. A huge thank-you to all the students and teachers who joined us and explored the many exciting career opportunities on display.
#2025CareerShowcase #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#2025CareerShowcase #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Here’s an inside look at some of the action from today’s event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. A huge thank-you to all the students and teachers who joined us and explored the many exciting career opportunities on display.
#2025CareerShowcase #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#2025CareerShowcase #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
The Skilled Futures Career Showcase returns to New Glasgow today! 🎉 Students from across the region will be joining us at the Pictou County Wellness Centre for a day of hands-on career exploration in skilled trades and technology.
Thanks to our amazing hosts and all of the exhibitors! 👏
Thanks to our amazing hosts and all of the exhibitors! 👏
November 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Skilled Futures Career Showcase returns to New Glasgow today! 🎉 Students from across the region will be joining us at the Pictou County Wellness Centre for a day of hands-on career exploration in skilled trades and technology.
Thanks to our amazing hosts and all of the exhibitors! 👏
Thanks to our amazing hosts and all of the exhibitors! 👏
Today, we remember.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we remember.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
Today we're at Ivany Campus for our first Abilympics Showcase event of the season. Today we'll be offering workshops in cooking, photography, job search, and floral arrangement. Plus a mini Career Showcase.
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today we're at Ivany Campus for our first Abilympics Showcase event of the season. Today we'll be offering workshops in cooking, photography, job search, and floral arrangement. Plus a mini Career Showcase.
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
🌊We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to launch: Discover Marine Trades! This new program is designed to introduce students across Nova Scotia to the dynamic world of marine sector careers.
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🌊We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to launch: Discover Marine Trades! This new program is designed to introduce students across Nova Scotia to the dynamic world of marine sector careers.
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!