Plumbing is one of more than 30 pre-apprenticeship programs at Nova Scotia Community College. (Nova Scotia Community College)

Nova Scotia legislation creates skilled trades institute at NSCC with $25M investment

by HR News Canada Staff February 25, 2026

written by HR News Canada Staff February 25, 2026

Nova Scotia has introduced amendments to the Community Colleges Act to establish the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) at Nova Scotia Community College, backed by a five-year, $25-million investment in equipment and training infrastructure. The amendments, tabled Feb. 24, formalize the institute's c...

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Nova Scotia legislation creates skilled trades institute at NSCC with $25M investment

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