Dad Cheer on Daughters at Trade Competition
Many fatherly figures showed up to support 10 girls who participated in the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology (GETT) camp for girls between Grade 6 and 8 in Saskatchewan. Read more
Many fatherly figures showed up to support 10 girls who participated in the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology (GETT) camp for girls between Grade 6 and 8 in Saskatchewan. Read more
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This notification is to advise patrons/customers of the Angus Macdonald Bridge (ALM) that additional bridge closures are required to complete the above noted project. Friday July 24th, 2015 Bridge will be closed from 1900 hours to 0700 hours (1 ½ hours in addition to scheduled “Big Lift” closure). Saturday July 25th, 2015 Bridge will be closed from 1900 hours to 0530 hours. These are full bridge closures of all three vehicular lanes.
If you want to prepare for work in the construction industry and complete your high school diploma at the same time, you can do both with our Adult Learning CANSWorks Program at NSCC.
You will be able to complete the course credits you need to earn your High School Diploma, along with the essential hands-on skills and work experience to gain employment in a range of entry level construction positions such as Concrete Finisher, Asphalt Technician, Heavy Civil Construction, Drywall Finisher, General Labourer, Concrete Forming, Reinforcing Steel Rod Person and Restoration Stone Work.
In this program you gain valuable on-the-job work experience, up-to-date safety skills and training required for construction sites, and fundamental construction skills required for entry-level positions. In addition, this program prepares you with skills in critical thinking, professionalism, communication and teamwork, enabling you to be a valuable member of a construction crew.
The CANSWorks program is a partnership between the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, the Nova Scotia School of Adult Learning and NSCC.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
An additional requirement for your participation in this program is a statement of understanding which you must review and sign before starting the program. This statement describes the work and learning environment and outlines what is expected of students to achieve success in the program and on the job. Details are provided with your acceptance notification from NSCC – CANSWorks Statement of Understanding
Why choose CANSWorks?
Employment Opportunities
The CANSWorks Program qualifies you for employment in entry-level construction. Employers are looking for employees in this sector that have high school graduation diploma, accredited safety skills training and basic industry training. In addition, employers are looking for employees with an attitude of safety first as well as, professionalism and a willingness to continue to learn new skills.
Other Info
Apply Now
To apply, download the CANS Works Application and submit the completed application to:
NSCC Admissions
P.O. Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
Questions?
For more information, contact: Michelle Fievet – email mfievet@cans.ns.ca or call 902-468-2267 Ext. 711.
To go along with the Management Guide for Construction and Demolition Debris, Eastern Region Solid Waste Management recently developed a quick reference guide for C&D disposal/transfer sites within each NS Region. The main guide can be found here.
A technology start-up run by two Cambridge physics graduates is working with a major UK-based international contractor to develop a method of testing concrete strength using “Internet of Things” sensors and processing. Read more.