Skills Canada – Nova Scotia
@skillsns.bsky.social
Encouraging Nova Scotian youth to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies.
Today, we remember.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, we remember.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
On November 11, we pause to honour the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We pay tribute to the veterans who continue to embody the values of duty, courage, and resilience.
Lest we forget.
Today we're at Ivany Campus for our first Abilympics Showcase event of the season. Today we'll be offering workshops in cooking, photography, job search, and floral arrangement. Plus a mini Career Showcase.
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today we're at Ivany Campus for our first Abilympics Showcase event of the season. Today we'll be offering workshops in cooking, photography, job search, and floral arrangement. Plus a mini Career Showcase.
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
Thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers helping us today!
🌊We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to launch: Discover Marine Trades! This new program is designed to introduce students across Nova Scotia to the dynamic world of marine sector careers.
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🌊We’re thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to launch: Discover Marine Trades! This new program is designed to introduce students across Nova Scotia to the dynamic world of marine sector careers.
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
👀 SKILLSNS.CA and our social media channels for updates!
Announcing the winners of the Intermediate Skills Challenge! We would like to extend our applause to all the students and teachers who participated in the event. Thank you all for being part of such a wonderful day.
And now the winners…
And now the winners…
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Announcing the winners of the Intermediate Skills Challenge! We would like to extend our applause to all the students and teachers who participated in the event. Thank you all for being part of such a wonderful day.
And now the winners…
And now the winners…
Today, we're at the Discovery Centre hosting our first-ever Intermediate Skills Challenge! Students from across the province have been designing and refining green energy-powered model cars, and today we're hitting the track to decide a winner. Good luck to all of the competitors!
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today, we're at the Discovery Centre hosting our first-ever Intermediate Skills Challenge! Students from across the province have been designing and refining green energy-powered model cars, and today we're hitting the track to decide a winner. Good luck to all of the competitors!
Last week, we had the pleasure of supporting the annual Indigenous Youth Skilled Trades Fair at BTAC! Here’s a look at some of the amazing moments from Thursday and Friday! A special thank you to the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey students and to our hosts BTAC & NSCSCI. Thank you to NSAA for their support!
October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Last week, we had the pleasure of supporting the annual Indigenous Youth Skilled Trades Fair at BTAC! Here’s a look at some of the amazing moments from Thursday and Friday! A special thank you to the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey students and to our hosts BTAC & NSCSCI. Thank you to NSAA for their support!
🎉 Today for #SkillsGiving, we celebrate our coaches! They provide guidance & mentorship essential to the success of Team NS & Abilympics Team Canada. We’re grateful for their expertise, patience, & dedication.
👉Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
👉Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🎉 Today for #SkillsGiving, we celebrate our coaches! They provide guidance & mentorship essential to the success of Team NS & Abilympics Team Canada. We’re grateful for their expertise, patience, & dedication.
👉Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
👉Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
This #SkillsGiving, we're thanking the skilled trades & tech pros who volunteer with us, especially our judges! They uphold high standards, provide feedback to competitors, and ensure integrity to every event.
👉 Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
👉 Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This #SkillsGiving, we're thanking the skilled trades & tech pros who volunteer with us, especially our judges! They uphold high standards, provide feedback to competitors, and ensure integrity to every event.
👉 Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
👉 Learn more about how you can get involved: skillsns.ca/get-involved
This #SkillsGiving, we’re thanking our incredible PTC & NTC members. Your expertise, dedication, and passion are the driving force behind the success of our competitions. We couldn’t do it without you!
Are you an expert in your field? Want to give back?
skillsns.ca/get-involved
Are you an expert in your field? Want to give back?
skillsns.ca/get-involved
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This #SkillsGiving, we’re thanking our incredible PTC & NTC members. Your expertise, dedication, and passion are the driving force behind the success of our competitions. We couldn’t do it without you!
Are you an expert in your field? Want to give back?
skillsns.ca/get-involved
Are you an expert in your field? Want to give back?
skillsns.ca/get-involved
🎉 It's #SkillsGiving at SCNS! 🎉
We're calling all alumni to reconnect, give back & help shape the next gen of talent. Join the Alumni Association, help with our programming, mentor future competitors, or coach Team NS! 🦁
Interested in volunteering?👉 skillsns.ca/get-involved
We're calling all alumni to reconnect, give back & help shape the next gen of talent. Join the Alumni Association, help with our programming, mentor future competitors, or coach Team NS! 🦁
Interested in volunteering?👉 skillsns.ca/get-involved
October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎉 It's #SkillsGiving at SCNS! 🎉
We're calling all alumni to reconnect, give back & help shape the next gen of talent. Join the Alumni Association, help with our programming, mentor future competitors, or coach Team NS! 🦁
Interested in volunteering?👉 skillsns.ca/get-involved
We're calling all alumni to reconnect, give back & help shape the next gen of talent. Join the Alumni Association, help with our programming, mentor future competitors, or coach Team NS! 🦁
Interested in volunteering?👉 skillsns.ca/get-involved
TEACHERS! The new fall menu of Try-A-Trade® Take-Out launches today at 5:00 PM AST! Can't wait to see what's on the menu? You can preview the new menu here: bit.ly/TAT_TO_NewFa...
Be sure to visit SKILLSNS.CA at 5:00 PM & register your class. Supplies are limited!
Be sure to visit SKILLSNS.CA at 5:00 PM & register your class. Supplies are limited!
October 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
TEACHERS! The new fall menu of Try-A-Trade® Take-Out launches today at 5:00 PM AST! Can't wait to see what's on the menu? You can preview the new menu here: bit.ly/TAT_TO_NewFa...
Be sure to visit SKILLSNS.CA at 5:00 PM & register your class. Supplies are limited!
Be sure to visit SKILLSNS.CA at 5:00 PM & register your class. Supplies are limited!
📬Check your inbox! The latest edition of our E-Newsletter is here—packed with updates, resources, and opportunities to kick off the school year strong! Be sure to add us to your trusted contacts so you don't miss out on all the latest SCNS updates. To view the newsletter and sign up: bit.ly/4pvTrFy
September 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📬Check your inbox! The latest edition of our E-Newsletter is here—packed with updates, resources, and opportunities to kick off the school year strong! Be sure to add us to your trusted contacts so you don't miss out on all the latest SCNS updates. To view the newsletter and sign up: bit.ly/4pvTrFy
Registration is NOW OPEN for the brand-new Intermediate Skills Challenge (ISC), a hands-on, green energy design challenge for Grade 8 and 9 students across Nova Scotia!
👉 For more information and to register your team today, visit us at SKILLSNS.CA
👉 For more information and to register your team today, visit us at SKILLSNS.CA
September 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Registration is NOW OPEN for the brand-new Intermediate Skills Challenge (ISC), a hands-on, green energy design challenge for Grade 8 and 9 students across Nova Scotia!
👉 For more information and to register your team today, visit us at SKILLSNS.CA
👉 For more information and to register your team today, visit us at SKILLSNS.CA
🎉 We are thrilled to announce our Volunteer of the Year recipient, Johnathan Canning! 🎉 Thank you, Johnathan, for your passion, vision, and years of hard work. You've inspired a province—and a generation of young chefs. 🙌
#VolunteerOfTheYear #SkillsTeamNS #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#VolunteerOfTheYear #SkillsTeamNS #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
June 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🎉 We are thrilled to announce our Volunteer of the Year recipient, Johnathan Canning! 🎉 Thank you, Johnathan, for your passion, vision, and years of hard work. You've inspired a province—and a generation of young chefs. 🙌
#VolunteerOfTheYear #SkillsTeamNS #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#VolunteerOfTheYear #SkillsTeamNS #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
SCNS is proud to recognize Mia Makhlouf as our Alumni of the Year! 👏 Thank you, Mia, for your dedication, leadership, and passion. You're an inspiration to the entire Skills community!
#SkillsTeamNS #AlumniOfTheYear #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#SkillsTeamNS #AlumniOfTheYear #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
June 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
SCNS is proud to recognize Mia Makhlouf as our Alumni of the Year! 👏 Thank you, Mia, for your dedication, leadership, and passion. You're an inspiration to the entire Skills community!
#SkillsTeamNS #AlumniOfTheYear #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
#SkillsTeamNS #AlumniOfTheYear #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
Friends, family, and fans of Team NS 🦁! Tune-in today to the closing ceremonies for SCNC 2025 via the Skills / Compétences Canada YouTube channel.
Closing Ceremonies will be streaming live starting at 10:00 AM CST (1:00 PM AST). 🥇🥈🥉
Follow the link: www.youtube.com/live/HdlWsw8...
Closing Ceremonies will be streaming live starting at 10:00 AM CST (1:00 PM AST). 🥇🥈🥉
Follow the link: www.youtube.com/live/HdlWsw8...
May 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Friends, family, and fans of Team NS 🦁! Tune-in today to the closing ceremonies for SCNC 2025 via the Skills / Compétences Canada YouTube channel.
Closing Ceremonies will be streaming live starting at 10:00 AM CST (1:00 PM AST). 🥇🥈🥉
Follow the link: www.youtube.com/live/HdlWsw8...
Closing Ceremonies will be streaming live starting at 10:00 AM CST (1:00 PM AST). 🥇🥈🥉
Follow the link: www.youtube.com/live/HdlWsw8...
It's travel day for 🦁 Team Nova Scotia as we head west to Regina, SK for #SCNC2025! ✈️ The team is wheels up this afternoon, ready to represent our province on the national stage.
Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉 Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉
#SCNC2025 #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉 Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉
#SCNC2025 #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
May 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It's travel day for 🦁 Team Nova Scotia as we head west to Regina, SK for #SCNC2025! ✈️ The team is wheels up this afternoon, ready to represent our province on the national stage.
Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉 Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉
#SCNC2025 #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉 Nova! 🎉 Scotia! 🎉
#SCNC2025 #NovaScotia #SkilledTrades #Technology
Only 2 days to go until 🦁 Team Nova Scotia hits the national stage! We're busy packing our bags (and tools!) and putting the final touches on practice projects before heading to Regina, SK tomorrow afternoon!
📣 Team NS – don’t forget to double-check your contest descriptions!
📣 Team NS – don’t forget to double-check your contest descriptions!
May 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Only 2 days to go until 🦁 Team Nova Scotia hits the national stage! We're busy packing our bags (and tools!) and putting the final touches on practice projects before heading to Regina, SK tomorrow afternoon!
📣 Team NS – don’t forget to double-check your contest descriptions!
📣 Team NS – don’t forget to double-check your contest descriptions!
🦁 We're down to just 3 days to go until Team Nova Scotia arrives to compete at #SCNC2025 in Regina, SK. 📣 Friendly reminder to Team NS competitors to check your contest descriptions for any changes and be sure to grab any items you might still need for your competitions!
May 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🦁 We're down to just 3 days to go until Team Nova Scotia arrives to compete at #SCNC2025 in Regina, SK. 📣 Friendly reminder to Team NS competitors to check your contest descriptions for any changes and be sure to grab any items you might still need for your competitions!
Only 4 days to go until the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition kicks off in Regina, SK! 🦁 Team Nova Scotia competitors are putting the final touches on their prep—wrapping up practice, refining their skills, and making sure every detail is ready for the big stage.
#SCNC2025
#SCNC2025
May 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Only 4 days to go until the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition kicks off in Regina, SK! 🦁 Team Nova Scotia competitors are putting the final touches on their prep—wrapping up practice, refining their skills, and making sure every detail is ready for the big stage.
#SCNC2025
#SCNC2025
🦁 We are 5 days away from SCNC2025 in Regina, SK. Next Tuesday, our team will embark on a journey west to showcase their abilities to the nation. For now, our competitors are reviewing their contest descriptions and are hard at work practicing for their events. #SkillsTeamNS
May 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🦁 We are 5 days away from SCNC2025 in Regina, SK. Next Tuesday, our team will embark on a journey west to showcase their abilities to the nation. For now, our competitors are reviewing their contest descriptions and are hard at work practicing for their events. #SkillsTeamNS
Accessibility Services spent some time this past Saturday facilitating some Rigamajig workshops at @MSVU_Halifax for the DiscoverAbilities Events Society's 7th Annual Community Connections Conference (OCEAN). Thank you so much for having us!
May 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Accessibility Services spent some time this past Saturday facilitating some Rigamajig workshops at @MSVU_Halifax for the DiscoverAbilities Events Society's 7th Annual Community Connections Conference (OCEAN). Thank you so much for having us!
Congratulations to the winners of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning event at the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition!
#2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning
#2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning
May 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning event at the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition!
#2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning
#2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning
View our wrap-post for this year's competition and the full list of medalists in the BLOG section of our website: www.skillsns.ca/blog/2025-no...
May 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
View our wrap-post for this year's competition and the full list of medalists in the BLOG section of our website: www.skillsns.ca/blog/2025-no...
Congratulations to the winners of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning event at the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition! #2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning
May 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning event at the 2025 Nova Scotia Skills Competition! #2025NSSkillsCompetition #SkilledTrades #NovaScotia #RefrigerationandAirConditioning