Have you considered working in the trades?

If you're a high school student, recent graduate, or newcomer to the region and you’re ready to build a meaningful career in the trades, the Northern Connector Program is here to help you take that first step.

Build a Career That’s Hands-On, Lucrative,
​and made to Last.

earn while you learn

Get paid from day one without accumulating student debt.
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contribute to community

Help fight the skilled trades labor crisis and strengthen the local economy.​

recognized credentials

Red Seal certifications open doors with employers across Canada​.

earning potential

​The Projected Median Skilled Trades Wage
​in Canada is $108,000 by 2030.
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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