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Carpentry programs
  • Carpentry programs
    Carpentry programs
    Jobs for qualified carpenters are on the rise. Prepare for the workforce through the 1-year Carpentry Certificate or 6.5-month accelerated program. View NSCC carpentry programs
  • Metal Fabrication program
    Metal Fabrication program
    Metal fabricators interpret blueprints and drawings to build structures and components for manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure and more. Explore Metal Fabrication at NSCC
  • Become a skilled plumber
    Become a skilled plumber
    Looking for plumbing courses in Nova Scotia? Our Plumbing program offers start dates in January, February and September 2025. Apply to Plumbing at NSCC
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Meet Mitchell, Natural Resources Environmental Technology grad Thinking about a career change? Learn how Mitchell completed his high school diploma for adults through ALP, then went on to study NRET.
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Day in the Life at NSCC Get a first-person perspective of what it's like to be an NSCC student in this video and blog series.
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$3M in student awards annually We offer student awards, scholarships and bursaries to help cover the cost of your studies. Learn how and when to apply.
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Land Acknowledgement

NSCC is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory and traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq Nation. Our relationship is based on a series of peace and friendship treaties between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Crown, dating back to 1725.

As Treaty beneficiaries, we recognize that we are all Treaty People.

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A 151-year-old N.S. lighthouse has been moved away from a vanishing shoreline A lighthouse has been moved away from the cliff where it was built in 1873 due to erosion. NSCC Research Scientist Tim Webster says that climate change, storms and hurricanes will mean the province can expect more buildings will need to be moved due to future erosion in coastal communities.
Nov. 24, 2024CBC
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Pamela Ware: From diving to baking After more than 20 years, Olympic diver Pamela Ware announced her retirement following a brilliant career, including two Olympic Games (Rio and Tokyo). Pamela is turning to another passion as she studies Baking and Pastry Arts at Kingstec Campus.
Nov. 21, 2024RDS
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NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus strives for RHFAC Gold Sydney Waterfront Campus is one of the most accessible buildings in the province. The new campus was built to specifications outlined by the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification Program and has goals to achieve Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification Gold.
Nov. 12, 2024Rick Hansen Foundation
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