We call it “the Work Centre” and it’s one of our most beloved programs.
The Annapolis Valley Work Centre is a 27-week program that will:
Help you understand yourself and other people better than you ever thought possible
Support you to build confidence in yourself and your ability to contribute to your community
Surround you with a supportive community of positive, hard-working people
Give you the practical and inter-personal skills to help you be successful in the workplace
Give you 9 weeks of on-the-job experience with a local employer
Provide specialized training in one of four areas:
Woodwork & Construction
Basic Office Skills
Retail & Customer Service
Food Service
Our program is free. You will receive up to $8 a day to cover your costs in traveling to our location in Coldbrook. We offer a free breakfast. Lunch and snacks are available for a reasonable price.
We also offer showers and free laundry machines for you to use while you’re in the program.
Who it’s for
The Annapolis Valley Work Centre is open to anyone who is 18 and over, or who will reach their 18th birthday during the program.
You need to apply to the program by talking to our staff and filling out some paperwork. If paperwork isn’t your strong point, don’t worry! Our staff is here to help you with the application process
The Nova Scotia Works Centre is here to help people find work. We do this in several ways:
We have a computer lab where you can search for jobs on the Internet or use a computer to create your resume and cover letter.
If you don’t have a resume and don’t know how to make one, our staff would be happy to help you create one.
We can help you search for jobs, brush up on your interview and networking skills, and apply for work.
We can help you explore career paths.
Our free workshops can assist you in developing the skills you need to get and keep a good job.
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Who it’s for
The Nova Scotia Works Centre is here for anyone who is interested in finding new or better work.
What to do next
You can drop by one of our locations, or call for
more information.
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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.