The Government of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program for construction workers to boost growth in the skilled trades and modernize the apprenticeship and trades qualification system.

Premier Tim Houston has announced measures to add 5,000 new apprentices in the next three years, increase the number of journeypersons and trades qualifiers by 1,000 annually, and raise the apprentice retention rate from 43% to 60% within five years.

The Critical Construction Worker Pilot, part of Nova Scotia's Provincial Nominee Program, will include 21 in-demand occupations in the construction sector, focusing on residential building trades.

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