Alumni
Check out our list of resources available to students pursuing a career in a construction-related field, including information about available scholarships, youth apprenticeship, and labour market information.
BFY Scholarship
The CANS Building Futures for Youth Scholarship is offered to students pursuing a career in construction through programs at the Nova Scotia Community College. Four awards of $1,000 each are available to students who have completed the BFY program. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Youth Apprenticeship
Finding employment in a trade while still in high school means a head start on a career as a journeyperson! The goal of Building Futures for Youth is to allow students to explore a career in the construction industry and to connect employers with their future workforce.
Labour Market Information
Want to know what the labour market looks like today—and where it’s headed? Interested in finding out which construction jobs are in demand now, what roles will grow in the future, and the skills employers are looking for? Explore the trends shaping the construction workforce and learn more about the opportunities waiting for you.
Looking for more information?
Tanya Reddick Clayton
BFY Program Lead
Tel: 902-456-6444
Email: treddick@cans.ns.ca
Barb Minard
BFY Program Lead
Tel: 902-817-5214
Email: bminard@cans.ns.ca