Institute of Skilled Trades Announcement
Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, announced the launch of the Institute of Skilled Trades today, February 10, at Nova Scotia Community College’s (NSCC's) Akerley campus in Dartmouth. The initiative, a partnership between the Province and NSCC, will help ensure students and apprentices access the modern training and equipment they will need to succeed in the workforce. The news release is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/02/10/province-nscc-launch-institute-skilled-trades
Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, announces the launch of the Institute of Skilled Trades at NSCC’s Akerley campus. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Students in the NSCC carpentry program applaud the announcement of the Institute of Skilled Trades. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, left, speaks with Aaron Cathcart, a member of the NSCC carpentry faculty, and students following the announcement. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, with members of the Institute of Skilled Trades council; from left, Michelle Bussey, Dana Schiefer, Trent Soholt, Dan Monk, Duncan Williams, Minister Young, Gord Gamble, Heather Cruickshanks, Tim Manuel, Alison Casey, Howie Doiron, Beth Hamilton, Anna Burke and Ryan Grant, Deputy Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Council members Jeff MacLean and Ruth Meagher were unable to attend. (Province of Nova Scotia)