Resources for Students, Teachers, and Employers

Nova Scotia Works Online

Find information on career planning, labour market information and more!

This site includes a complete description of each of the 66 designated trades (including the 12 compulsory certified trades) in Nova Scotia, videos about apprenticeship and careers in the trades, contact information for the Training Officers in Nova Scotia, as well as all of the details on how to get started as an apprentice.

myBlueprint

myBlueprint is a digitial portfolio, a career exploration tool and career and life planning resource. Students are given access to five self assessments that help guide their planning. They can also track their learning and acheivement, explore careers and post-secondary options, develop resumes and cover letters, do live job searches, record and share their learning and practice budgeting and goal setting. Students in grades 4-12 have access to this site via a student created user name and password.

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Community Based Learning: The Business of Mentoring: An Employer’s Guide

Community Based Learning: Job Shadow Learning Journal

Community Based Learning: A resource for schools

Community Based Learning: Working with your community

Community-Based Learning Policy

Community Based Learning: Video Conferencing Checklist