Build your career
Get help upgrading your skills and finding new job opportunities so you can build your future.
Upgrade your education and skills
Fast Forward Program
If you’re receiving Employment Insurance (EI), you can keep receiving EI benefits while you attend training to upgrade your skills.
Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning
Free educational programs, including academic and workplace skills courses, the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults, General Education Development (GED) preparation and high school credit upgrades.
Skills Development
If you’re unemployed, you can get funding to attend training programs to develop new skills. Skills Development funding doesn’t need to be repaid.
SkillsonlineNS
Hundreds of free online training courses in a variety of subjects.
Student Assistance
Interest-free provincial student loans, bursaries and grants, with a loan forgiveness program for eligible students who graduate from Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions.
Launch your career
Apprenticeship
Become a professional skilled tradesperson through technical and hands-on training and experience working directly with a journeyperson.
START Program
If you’re unemployed and looking for work, you can use the START Program to help promote yourself to potential employers by offering them a financial incentive to hire you.
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services
Employment centres are located across the province and provide services in-person and virtually to help you find and secure a job.
Self Employment Program
Business planning, start-up support and financial benefits are available if you’re unemployed and want to start your own business.