The opportunities here are available at no cost to the participant.
Please initiate further research to determine the program details and whether the opportunity is right for you after high school.
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Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centres across the province provide individuals graduating from high school with personalized support as they move from high school into a meaningful career pathway.
A natural step after high school, a Career Development Practitioner will get to know you, your situation, strengths and challenges. Together, you design a plan that would lead to employment. Your plan could include participating in one of the programs on this page, attending a workshop, building specific employability skills or further exploring careers, for example. We stick with you as you progress through your goals.
We have over 50 service centers across the province. There is no cost for this service.
Sign up when you are within 3 months of finishing your high school classes.
Register as a Job Seeker client by visiting the website, talking to your Nova Scotia Works School Liaison or contacting your local Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Center to learn more. https://novascotiaworks.ca
NSCC Women Unlimited Program: This career exploration and preparation program helps you explore career options in the trades and technology and provides supports to help you succeed. This free program is intended to serve as a bridge to other post-secondary programs. Upon completion, you’re:
Ready to make informed decisions about your future career
Eligible to enroll in a School of Trades and Transportation program
Eligible to enroll in a technology program in our School of Technology and Environment
The program generally starts each January.
NPower Canada is a national employment program that provides participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers.
Edge on Employment
Edge on Employment is a short-term employability support program with group programming sites in Kentville and Windsor. Inquire about an individual program that may be available. The small cohorts incorporate mental wellness support, hands-on employment skill building and job-seeking guidance.
The youth program aims to inspire participants to take the lead, challenge themselves, learn, set goals, have fun and build great relationships along the way.
This is offered by the NS Dept of Opportunities and Social Development. The local program is delivered as a collaboration by the Portal Youth Outreach Association and Community Inclusion Society https://portalyouth.ca/edge and https://communityinc.ca/edge-program-for-job-seekers
It is a bursary to provide individuals from underrepresented and underserved communities with opportunities to receive certifications, training or the equipment needed to gain employment in the clean energy sector. The bursary should be used to fund the final piece in an individual's employment journey and can be used for participation in existing training programs put on by educational institutions (i.e., NSCC), specialized training centres (i.e., Safety Services Nova Scotia), or other reputable organizations (subject to approval).
Click on the title to find out more and to apply.
Employment Support Programs through Valley Community Learning Association
The Ability Works program supports adults living with disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain and keep employment or to become self-employed.
The Youth Employment Skills Strategy program serves youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years old who are facing multiple barriers to employment.
The Cornerstone program is designed to provide relevant certification and training for entry-level work in health care and disability support. This program requires a 12-week commitment. Upon completion, participants will leave with the 7 core competencies required by many care institutions.
To participate in this training program, students must secure a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. PLEASE NOTE: Grade 12 or CAEC is not a prerequisite for this training program; however, it may be for some workplaces.
Lifestreams is a progressive, 12-week program with personal development, teamwork, self-exploration and values clarification at its core. It provides a foundation for career exploration and employment readiness. Early sessions look at your existing skills and goals and over time we help you work towards opportunities that will enhance your life and employment.
As a 17 to 21 year old student in Achieve, you make choices to prepare yourself for life after high school by focusing on being well, taking part in your community and linking your interests to future learning and career options. This is a one year program offered at the NSCC Annapolis Valley campus in Middleton and starts in September. Students apply through NSCC to attend. There is no cost.
Autism at Work
The Autism at Work program is offered virtually to individuals outside of HRM...
Valley Connector Program
Led by the Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN), initiative helps people across the Annapolis Valley meet local employers, professionals and community leaders.
For more information, https://valleyren.ca/do-business-here/connector-program or email connector@valleyren.ca
Autism Nova Scotia offers General Employment Support in the Annapolis Valley which seeks to connect working-age adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum to community-based supports based on their individual wants, needs, and goals in relation to employment.
The Employment & Wellness Support Group is an online, conversational support group led by an autistic facilitator. The group meets weekly online to discuss employment-related topics such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, accommodations at work, disclosing autism, and more.
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