In a Market Starving for Skilled Tradespeople, Early Talent is Your Competitive Edge.

The province aims to grow to 2 million people by 2060; however, 1 in 3 tradespeople in Nova Scotia will retire within the next 10 years.

Workforce pressure is rising and talent is getting harder to find. Finding young people who are eager to work, ready to learn, and likely to stay is harder than ever.

That’s where the Northern Connector Program comes in. We help your business connect with pre-screened youth ready to enter the trades — and we handle the onboarding, matching, and follow-up support.

It’s fast, no-cost, and designed for busy shop floors like yours.

You Can Expect:
  • Curated apprentice matches.
  • Administration handled by our team.
  • Zero cost to you.
  • Access to additional business support.
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The Northern Connector Program is an initiative of the Truro/Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity, Cumberland Business Connector,
​and Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network, and is a member of the National Connector Program.

​Funded by ​Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.
Copyright Northern Connector Program 2025