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Browse curated resources by audience - newcomers, Indigenous peoples, students, apprentices, employers, women in trades, and more.

General

General resources for anyone exploring skilled trades in New Brunswick.

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Youth

Career exploration, training opportunities, and programs for young people interested in trades.

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Parents

Resources to help parents support their children pursuing careers in skilled trades.

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Teachers

Tools for teachers and guidance counselors helping students explore trades careers.

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Indigenous Peoples

Training programs and career resources designed for Indigenous peoples in New Brunswick.

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Newcomers

Settlement services, credential recognition, and employment support for newcomers.

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Women

Programs supporting women entering or advancing in the skilled trades.

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Francophones

French-language training programs, employment services, and career resources.

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Persons with Disabilities

Accessible employment programs, adaptive training, and support services.

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Resources for Persons with Disabilities

Accessible employment programs, adaptive training, and support services for persons with disabilities pursuing careers in skilled trades.

#school #accessible #disability #training

NBCC Inclusive Education Pathway

Provides accessible education and training opportunities for applicants who have graduated from high school with modified or adjusted outcomes and do not meet NBCC's admission requirements.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

Job Seeker Resources - Untapped Talent

Guides and tools for job seekers with disabilities.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)

CCRW is a national not-for-profit organization that exists to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

Ready Willing Able

A national partnership of Inclusion Canada, RWA provides resources to employers including research, individualized assistance to increase inclusivity, candidate identification, employee training, and connections to community agencies.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

InclusionNB

Offers programming and resources for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, their families, employment service agencies, schools, government and employers.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

AccessibleNB

A program of free services designed to help New Brunswick foster more accessible work environments by offering accessibility reviews for employer work sites and consultations.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport #education

TransitionNB

Transition Planners from AbilityNB work one on one with youth under the age of 30 living with a mobility disability to reach education and career goals.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

AbilityNB

Empowers the independence and full community participation of persons throughout New Brunswick who have a mobility disability, providing professional, responsive, and caring innovative programs and services.

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#disability #employersupport #disabilitysupport #careersupport

AvenueNB

AvenueNB supports its member agencies in offering services, support, and training to job seekers, as well as helping employers hire individuals with disabilities.

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General Resources

#labourmarket #NewBrunswick #jobsearch #careerexploration

NB Jobs - Labour Market Information

Labour Market information including everything students and job seekers need to learn about careers, occupations, and New Brunswick's labour market for making informed decisions about the future.

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#labourmarket #construction #homebuilding

CHBA Labour Market Information

Canadian Home Builders' Association Labour Market Information.

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#labourmarket #construction #data

BuildForce Canada Labour Market Corner

BuildForce Canada's monthly analysis of economic and labour market conditions in the Canadian construction industry.

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#biddepository #employers

CANB Bid Depository System

Bid Depository System including rules and regulations, guidelines, tender form, and a video guide on how to fill out bid depository forms.

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#constructionindustry

Construction Association of New Brunswick (CANB)

New Brunswick's provincial construction association representing 600+ Industry and Commercial members.

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#training #program #newcomers #jobsearch #SaintJohn

Hammers 2 Homes - Saint John Tool Library

Saint John Tool Library program offering micro-credentials in residential construction. Students who complete it receive a certificate from NBCC Saint John campus.

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#union #careerexploration #youth #general

Construction Trades Hub - NBBTU

New Brunswick's Building Trades Unions construction trades hub has the resources needed for someone looking to start their career in the New Brunswick unionized construction industry.

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#mentorship #training #employers

NB Mentor Apprentice Program (NBMAP)

This program helps employers and organized labour develop learning cultures through teaching and coaching assistance to mentors.

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#careerexploration #education #training #youth #general

STEP - Skilled Trades Exploration Program

A free 16-week training program that includes skilled trades exploration, a math upgrade, workplace essential skills, safety training, professional development, and other activities.

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#education #training

MCCL - Maritime Centre for Construction Learning

Courses for professionals in key areas of construction. With over 50 courses in leadership, finance, project management, site management, contracts, technology, and HR.

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Resources for Newcomers

Settlement services, language training, credential recognition, and employment support for newcomers to New Brunswick.

#NewBrunswick #newcomer #immigration #apprenticeship

NB Jobs - Pathway to Registration for IEPs

Steps for newcomers to take to be registered as apprentices in New Brunswick, have their work from previous experience count towards their New Brunswick apprenticeship.

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#NewBrunswick #newcomer #immigration #training

STEP - Skilled Trades Exploration Program

STEP aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in non-traditional skilled trades by registering new apprentices in the New Brunswick apprenticeship system.

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#newcomer #employer #hiring #retention

Newcomer Employment Champions (NEC) Program

The NEC program supports employers beyond cultural competency training by providing practical tools, resources, and peer connections to help hire, onboard, and retain newcomer talent effectively.

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#newcomer #Moncton #immigration #employer

MAGMA - Multicultural Agency of Greater Moncton

Supporting newcomers and setting them up for success have always been at the very heart of the programs and services provided by MAGMA, achieving real inclusion and a sense of belonging.

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#newcomer #Fredericton #immigration #employer

Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF)

MCAF offers pre-arrival, resettlement, settlement, language and employment supports. They also offer support for employers looking to employ a newcomer, including cultural competency training.

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#newcomers #jobsearch #settlementsupport

New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC)

The New Brunswick Multicultural Council's (NBMC) purpose is to connect newcomers with jobs, including opportunities in the skilled trades.

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#newcomer #employer #immigration #jobsearch #settlementservices

NB Immigration Division

The Immigration Division of PETL facilitates NB employers' access to international skilled talent to fill labour gaps, helps newcomers navigate the immigration system, works with immigrant-serving agencies to facilitate the integration and improve the retention of newcomers.

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#NewBrunswick #newcomer #immigration

GNB Credential Recognition & Labour Mobility

GNB overview of the Red Seal Program, credential recognition and labor mobility within Canada, the newcomer apprenticeship and occupational certification program and prior learning assessment and recognition within the skilled trades.

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#newcomer #construction

Explore the Trades - Newcomers (NB Construction Trades Hub)

NB Union information for newcomers looking to start a career in the skilled trades.

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Resources for Indigenous Peoples

Training programs, employment services, and career resources designed for Indigenous peoples in New Brunswick.

#Indigenous #apprentice #skillstraining #jobsearch

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)

JEDI encourages Indigenous youth to pursue pathway programs, providing workplace essential skills programs, launching apprenticeship mentorship programs, and operates a mobile trades trailer helping youth across the province learn more about Skilled Trades.

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#Indigenous #apprentice #mentorship

First In Trades (FIT) - MAP Strategic Workforce Services

First In Trades is a provincial network and resource hub that aims to promote, support and mentor Indigenous apprentices while they pursue a career in the skilled trades.

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Resources for Women

Programs and resources supporting women entering or advancing in the skilled trades across New Brunswick.

#women #mentorship #development

CAF National Mentorship Development Program

The National Mentor Development Program empowers women and gender-diverse individuals within the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills, establishing a support network with coaching and positive role models.

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#women #leadership #development

CAF National Leadership Development Program

The National Leadership Development Program was designed by skilled trades experts to help participants develop as leaders in the workplace.

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#women #employers #inclusion

We Are Trades - CCWESTT Project

We Are Trades provides employers with actionable steps to establish a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone.

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#women #scholarships #financialaid

New Boots Scholarships

Scholarships to support a female pursuing a non-traditional skilled trade post-secondary program at a New Brunswick College campus. Multiple scholarships of $1,000 available each year.

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#women #calendar

Tradeswomen Exhibit & Calendar Campaign

A calendar featuring the photography exhibit by Carly Steiman and Millissa Martin, featuring the stories and contributions of tradeswomen.

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#women #NewBrunswick #government

Office of Women and Gender Equality (GNB)

GNB Women's Equality promotes gender equality and reducing systemic discrimination, including the advancement of women in leadership roles and nontraditional careers.

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#women #mentorship #resources

New Boots - MAP Strategic Workforce Services

Provincial network and resource hub that aims to promote, support and mentor women in non-traditional skilled trades sectors.

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#women #careerexploration

Explore the Trades - Women (NB Construction Trades Hub)

New Brunswick Building Trades Union's women-specific content on their skilled trades hub.

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Resources for Youth

Career exploration, training opportunities, and hands-on programs for young people interested in skilled trades.

#youth #careerresources #jobsearch

The Work Room - Careers That Work

There are 8 Work Room Career Resource centres located in New Brunswick. They offer free career and job search resources.

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#NewBrunswick #youth #highschoolgraduates

STEP - Skilled Trades Exploration Program (Youth)

STEP aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups including youth in non-traditional skilled trades by registering new apprentices in the New Brunswick apprenticeship system.

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#youth #apprenticeship #career

CAF - For Apprentices

If you are considering a career in the skilled trades, apprenticeship is the most common way of developing the skills you need to be certified. Basic steps to keep in mind if apprenticeship is your post-secondary pathway of choice.

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#youth #teachers #skills

Skills for Success - Essential Skills (Skills Canada NB)

Learn about the 9 skills for success required in nearly every profession and check out kits to be applied in the classroom.

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#youth #teachers #compete

Skills Canada NB Competitions

Learn about the provincial Skills Canada competitions where competitors at the Secondary and Post-Secondary/Apprenticeship level compete to qualify to represent the province at the Skills Canada National Competition!

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#youth #education #activities #parents #teachers

Centre of Excellence - Learning Opportunities

Opportunities for K-12 students to expand their skilled trades and manufacturing knowledge, including learning activities, career profiles, speaker series and experiential learning.

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#careerexploration #youth #parents #education

Explore the Trades - Youth (NB Construction Trades Hub)

New Brunswick's Building Trades Unions construction trades hub with education and resources for youth wanting to start their skilled trades career.

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#careerexploration #youth #parents #education

Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP)

The Essential Skills Achievement Pathway Post-Secondary provides students the potential to receive a high school diploma leading to post-secondary learning opportunities through a personalized learning path based on nationally recognized Essential Skills.

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#careerexploration #youth #parents #education

NBTAP - New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program

The New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program (NBTAP) allows students to work alongside skilled trade professionals, gaining real-world insight into what a career in the trades looks like.

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Resources for Teachers/Guidance Counselors

Resources and tools for teachers and guidance counselors helping students explore careers in the skilled trades across New Brunswick.

#teachers #training #careerexploration

MAP Strategic Workforce Services

MAP has four specially crafted programs and services designed to guide, train, and support individuals ensuring a smooth transition into the skilled trade of your choice.

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#youth #teachers #skills #parents

Skills for Success - Essential Skills

Learn about the 9 skills for success required in nearly every profession and check out kits to be applied in the classroom.

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#youth #teachers #competition #parents

Skills Canada NB Competitions

Learn about the provincial Skills Canada competitions where competitors at the Secondary and Post-Secondary/Apprenticeship level compete to qualify to represent the province at the Skills Canada National Competition!

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#youth #education #activities #parents #teachers

Centre of Excellence - Learning Opportunities

Opportunities for K-12 students to expand their skilled trades and manufacturing knowledge, including learning activities, career profiles, speaker series and experiential learning.

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#careerexploration #youth #parents #education

Explore the Trades - Youth

New Brunswick's Building Trades Unions construction trades hub with education and resources for youth wanting to start their skilled trades career.

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#education #resources #masonry #atlantic

Atlantic Masonry Institute High School Program

Resources and supports for high schools in the Atlantic provinces looking to teach their students about the fundamentals of masonry.

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#funding #resources #education

CANB Building for the Future Fund

Funding to support the teaching of construction trades in local schools.

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#funding #education #training

Trades Future Alliance Fund

The Trades Future Alliance Fund, created by New Brunswick's Building Trades Unions, provides support for teaching trades in local schools.

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Resources for Francophones

French-language training programs, employment services, and career resources for Francophone communities in New Brunswick.

#training #education #francophone #careersupport

Skills Link - Place aux Competences

Place aux Competences's program lasts 12-16 weeks, giving participants the opportunity to be paid for 30 hours a week and receive hands-on training in manufacturing or professional cooking, with lessons that focus on workplace safety and essential skills.

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Resources for Parents

Information and resources to help parents support their children in exploring and pursuing careers in skilled trades.

The Work Room - Careers That Work

There are 8 Work Room Career Resource centres located in New Brunswick. They offer free career and job search resources.

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STEP - Skilled Trades Exploration Program

STEP aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups including youth in non-traditional skilled trades by registering new apprentices in the New Brunswick apprenticeship system.

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Essential Skills Achievement Pathway - ESAP

The Essential Skills Achievement Pathway Post-Secondary provides students the potential to receive a high school diploma leading to post-secondary learning opportunities through a personalized learning path.

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NBTAP - New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program

The NBTAP allows students to work alongside skilled trade professionals through paid summer work placements, earning apprenticeable hours toward certification and gaining the ability to apply for high school graduation credits.

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Centre of Excellence for Skilled Trades and Manufacturing

Opportunities for K-12 students to expand their skilled trades and manufacturing knowledge, including learning activities, career profiles, speaker series and experiential learning.

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Explore the Trades - Youth

New Brunswick's Building Trades Unions construction trades hub with education and resources for youth wanting to start their skilled trades career.

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