Training

Constructing the Future

 

"Constructing the Future" – A Construction Training & Job Readiness Program for the Unemployed & Under-employed

  

Program Overview

Constructing the Future is a 40-week program aimed at increasing the participation of working age tradespersons in the mainstream economy of Nova Scotia. It will equip existing and aspiring tradespersons from the Black community with enhanced skills, basic certifications and competencies to establish a stronger presence in Nova Scotia’s construction sector.

 

Program Sponsors

 

This program is sponsored by the Black Business Initiative (BBI) in partnership with the Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development division of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

Program will be delivered by BBI’s construction management arm, ADEPA Management Inc.

 

Benefits of this program

• Participants receive basic professional certification at the end of the program.
• Program offers participants hands on work experience through the 8 weeks on job training.
• Participants receive a stipend (weekly allowances) while undertaking the program.Participants build the required confidence, skills and knowledge to work in the construction sector: secure a job, start a business, or go back to trades school.
• Participants will gain an increased self-image, pride and confidence to take control of their future and achieve their full potential.

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Constructing the Future Brochure

Registration Form

Contact Information

For additional information on this program and other BBI programs and services please contact:

 

Black Business Initiative Office

1201-1660 Hollis Street

Halifax, NS B3J 1V7

Direct: (902) 426-8683
Toll Free: 1-888-664-9333
Fax: (902) 426-8699

Email: bbi@bbi.ns.ca