Success Stories

- One enthusiastic client pursued a career in cosmetology at the Nova Scotia Community College, successfully completing her training with Honors in December of 2013. Our client was willing to leave the community to pursue her dream of being a hair stylist and is now currently employed at the Head Shoppe in Dartmouth Mic Mac Mall.

- A client who was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident some time ago and suffered a traumatic head injury has now received a heavy equipment operator certificate from the Commercial Safety College. Allowing him to expand his part-time landscaping and snow removal company and enabling him to acquire larger contracts for his growing business.

- Two clients who participated in the Metal Fabrication and Training Program offered by NSCC successfully completed their training. Metal Fabrication is the process of turning raw steel into components for the manufacturing and transportation industries, as well as major infrastructure projects. Their new employment at East Coast Metal Fabrication will now ensure everything they do is built to last for generations, so they can take pride in their contribution for years to come.

- A number of clients have completed various fishing programs, including a Fishing Master IV program and a Small Vessels Operating Program, allowing for them to either receive their Captains tickets or giving them the training they need to pursue the hours required to obtain their Captains tickets.

- Another client who has successfully graduated from a two year Culinary Arts Program offered at the Marconi Campus has received current full-time employment with Kiju’s (Membertou) as a Culinary Chef. After working at Kiju's for a summer employment placement they have agreed to hire him on allowing him to work towards his apprenticeship.