The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) has created the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Co-operative Development Program to help Aboriginal communities explore the potential of co-operatives to meet their needs. The five-year pilot program was developed in collaboration with national Aboriginal organizations.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), formerly Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, is the national voice of 55,000 Inuit living in 53 communities across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (Northwest Territories), Nunavut, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), and Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador), land claims regions. Inuit call this vast region Inuit Nunangat.
Cape Breton University’s MBA in Community Economic Development (CED) is an advanced program with community at its core; it resonates with people who wish to make a difference in their organizations and their communities.
As part of our national program, we are looking for 20 Aboriginal (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) students at the college and/or university level who are interested in a future career with Business Development Bank of Canada. The program is designed to provide business experience through training and mentorship. The objective will be to select candidates that may qualify for permanent employment as customer service officers or account managers with BDC once they have completed their education and are looking for full-time employment.
The Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association (NSCSA) offers training and products to help you obtain your Certificate of Recognition (COR), comply with the Nova Scotia OH&S Act and develop a functional safety program. The following provides a brief description of some of the courses and products available through the NSCSA.
With over 40 health and safety training courses ranging from Emergency First Aid to Fall Protection, the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association (NSCSA) provides online and classroom occupational health and safety compliant courses. From Yarmouth to Sydney, we provide training all throughout Nova Scotia as per our planned schedule of courses each year. We can also have a trainer come to you at your convenience. Contact us and we would be pleased to make the arrangements with you.
There are many occupations currently designated under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act. The more popular occupations are listed below.
Job forecasts for the next ten years indicate that 60 percent of all job openings will be in trades and technology. Apprenticeship opens the door to well paying, rewarding careers for those students who wish to enter the work force directly after graduating from high school.
The Apprenticeship Training and Examination Schedule is posted on the website home page around June of each year. It contains information about registration deadlines and available training.
