History saluted as students learn trade

History saluted as students learn trade

Simon Pearce’s year-11 building class, ready to unbox their concrete pathway in Menzies Ferry, Southland. PHOTOS: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING A class of Southland high school students earned their tradie stripes and became work-ready while building the foundation for a historical memorial of their rural settlement.

Investment in trades centre boost for Cape Breton: council president

The president of the local trades council says funding for a trades exhibition centre will give much needed exposure to the next generation.

Province invests millions to boost skilled trades training

Nova Scotia is attempting to grow skilled trades in the province through a $10 million investment specifically in the construction industry. In a press release, the government is planning on supporting training through three initiatives. The first is the creation of the Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre, which helps youth and apprentices have hands-on experiences. […]

Charles Darwin University launches new trades training centre - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: CDUCharles Darwin University (CDU) has opened the doors of its new Trades Training Centre at its Casuarina campus. The Centre is set to provide a boost to training capacity at CDU TAFE, expanding current facilities to meet the demand for a skilled, agile and capable workforce for the Territory. Construction pathways, carpentry, plumbing and roof plumbing are already being taught in the Centre and training will expand to include a suite of…

CDU opens new Trades Training Centre to tackle skills shortages - Australian Manufacturing

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially opened its new Trades Training Centre at the Casuarina campus, aiming to bolster local capacity for trade education and address skills shortages across the Northern Territory.

Nova Scotia Invests to Connect Nova Scotians to Skilled Trades - Electrical Industry News Week

April 13, 2025 The Province is helping more Nova Scotians explore and connect to careers in skilled trades through a $10-million investment in the construction industry. The investment will support more skilled trades training through three key initiatives: creating the Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre – an industry-led hands-on exploration and learning facility for youth, community groups and apprentices expanding enhanced direct-entry app…