DARTMOUTH, N.S. — The Government of Canada will be providing funding of $228,476 to Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) for its Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians project, funded in part through the new Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program.
The program encourages more Canadians, particularly those facing barriers, to pursue careers in the skilled trades through career exploration, skills training and work experience, indicates a government release.
The Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians project, announced Aug. 15, will support 20 African Nova Scotian students through the Pre-Apprenticeship Welding Diploma program at NSCC.
The project is specifically designed for African Nova Scotians interested in a career in welding in the shipbuilding industry and employment at Irving Shipbuilding. Recruitment and selection of the 20 participants was led by the East Preston Empowerment Academy, the community partner in the program.
Approximately 5,000 Canadians over four to five years are expected to benefit from the new Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program, states the release, adding funding started with $6 million in 2018-19 with $10 million per year ongoing thereafter, as announced in Budget 2018.
“The new Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program will equip Canadians from key groups with the foundational skills, knowledge and experience they need to get trained and start well-paying careers in the skilled trades,” said Patty Hajdu, minister of employment, workforce development and labour, in the statement.
“By creating a skilled, diverse and inclusive workforce, our government is strengthening the middle class and creating a more prosperous country.”
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