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Gas Technician
Gas Technicians are in high demand in Nova Scotia. Get your certificate to work in the growing field of natural gas and propane installation and service. Start in April at Akerley Campus. Learn more and apply today
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Study in winter and spring 2026
Explore our programs starting in January, February, March and April 2026. Learn more and apply
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Irving Shipbuilding Marine Trades Initiative
Start your career in marine trades with fully-funded training at NSCC. Irving Shipbuilding is covering all program costs for 20 Welding students, starting September 2026 at Akerley Campus. Learn more and apply today
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Scaling student wellness at NSCC NSCC students are leading a national shift in student mental health and wellbeing with the Student Wellness Champion initiative – the first of its kind in Canada.
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$5M+ in student awards, scholarships and bursaries 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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NSCC Presidential Search The Board of Governors has begun the search for the College’s next President. Learn more about the search.
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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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Q Energy pledges to help N.S. train workers for offshore sector Q Energy France signed a memorandum of understanding with NSCC and The Pier research hub to collaborate on offshore wind skills training over the coming years. 
Jan. 22, 2026CTV News
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How this program helps former N.S. inmates earn a college diploma Curtis Robitaille (RTJ student) talks about the impact that NSCC's Limitless program has had on him. In partnership with the Department of Justice and The Windsor Foundation, the program is designed to help participants succeed during the transition from custody to college through various modules and tailored support for college and career exploration.
Jan. 21, 2026CBC
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Forging her own path: Ronda Frigault's experience in plumbing When Ronda Frigault (NSCC Plumbing Apprenticeship faculty) joined the skilled trades 26 years ago as one of a few women working in construction in Nova Scotia at the time and just the second woman in the province to earn a Red Seal in Plumbing. She learned early on what it meant to build a career where few women had gone before.
Jan. 13, 2026Skills Competencies Canada
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