Career and employment supports
Whether you're a student, a recent graduate or a member of our established alumni community, we offer a variety of employment supports.
Services and resources
Get tips on how to stand out during your job search.
Services for active students
- Currently an NSCC student? Learn about career and employment supports and services on Connect (log-in required).
- Visit NSCC Libraries' resource guides on preparing for employment and career development
- Connect with our Writing Centre to get free, on-on-one support with your resume, cover letter and portfolio documents. Contact the Writing Centre
- Access English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports for listening, speaking (including pronunciation), reading and language for interviews. EAL Supports and Resources Guide
Resources for recent grads and alumni
- Visit our Writing Centre Guide to find resources related to writing your resume, cover letter and portfolio documents.
- Visit our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Guide for resources related to listening, speaking (including pronunciation), reading and language for interviews.
- Connect with Alumni Relations for resources tailored just for you.
Resources for equity deserving groups
Mi'kmaq and Indigenous
- Job Bank for Indigenous people
- Indigenous Careers is a tool to connect Indigenous jobseekers and inclusive employers.
- Mi’kmaq Employment Training Secretariat (METS) offers various programs to support Indigenous people in developing skills for the workplace.
- Native Council of Nova Scotia offers Indigenous Skills and Employment Training through the Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC).
- The Ulnooweg Education Centre Support Indigenous people through the Atlantic Canada offering different programs to Grow & Learn.
- Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment.
- Canadian Council For Indigenous Business (CCIB) builds bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities through diverse programming, providing tools, training, network building, major business awards, and national events.
- Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre offers career, employment readiness and a job board with opportunities for indigenous people.
- Education, training and jobs for Indigenous peoples.
- The confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq serves to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaw communities’ initiatives toward self-determination and enhancement of community.
- Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals fully participate in economic opportunities.
Black and African Nova Scotian
- The East Preston Empowerment Academy (EPEA) - their mission is to assist people in upgrading their skills and qualifications for future employment and entrepreneurial pursuits
- Black Business Initiative - BBI is the longest serving Black business development initiative in Canada.
- The Black Beauty Culture Association is a nonprofit organization based out of East Preston, Nova Scotia. They want to empower black communities in Canada through training courses and community events that promote black beauty culture.
- Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association (VANSDA) has an Employment Services Centre located in Kentville and is designed to provide the best possible service and employment advice to residents of Kings County and other areas of Nova Scotia.
- Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association (CANSA) provides training programs to advance education and employment.
- One North End creates skills and employment opportunities for African Nova Scotians.
- Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency helps African Nova Scotians in the Trades.
- The Imhotep’s Learning Community (ILC) is a peer-mentorship group formed of university students of African heritage to support each other as they progress through university and/or college, regardless of discipline.
- The Delmor “Buddy” Daye learning Institute (DBDLI) is an Africentric institute that creates educational change for learners of African ancestry to empower them to reach their full potential.
- African Nova Scotian Affairs support activities that bring African Nova Scotians together to network, share ideas and identify opportunities for development and growth.
Persons with Disabilities
- Job Bank for persons with disabilities.
- The Inclusive Workplace helps job seekers and employees with intellectual disabilities and on the autism spectrum find and keep good jobs, and support professionals learn more about the tools and tactics to support individuals as they work towards their employment goals.
- Employment Works is a program for people who want to find and keep a job. It is a proven program that provides employment readiness training and support for Autistic people and people with disabilities.
- Make a change Canada provides work-readiness training to people with disabilities through a bilingual project website.
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work promotes and supports meaningful and equitable employment if person with disabilities.
- Community INC offers free employment programs to both job seekers and employers with a continued commitment to inclusive services for persons with disabilities.
- Easter Seals Nova Scotia provides individualized solutions to support inclusion and empower persons with disabilities.
- Prescott Group supports people with disabilities to enhance skills through meaningful relationships and work in our communities.
- Teamwork Cooperative offers different programs for people with disabilities like Career Link and MentorAbility.
- Neil Squire uses technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
- InclusionNS has Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) that is a program that helps people with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder find jobs.
2SLGBTQ+
- Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP) seeks equality for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Youth Project mission is to make Nova Scotia a safer, healthier, and happier place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth through support, education, resource expansion and community development.
- ReachAbility serves individuals who face barriers to inclusion and community participation.
- Trans Youth Mentorship Program (TYMP) builds and improves employment skills, access networks of support and be referred to community resources.
- Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) offers programs that either support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs with training and tools to be more successful in Canada’s business landscape.
- Egale Canada works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada, conducts research and offers training and educational materials.
- ExeQutive – Toronto supports you with your professional growth & personal journey.
- EngiQueers Canada helps people with Professional Development, Education & Advocacy, and Social Connection.
- Start Proud aims to connect 2SLGBTQA+ students with employers, while promoting the development of 2SLGBTQA+ professionals.
- A Career Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Students is designed to support in applying for jobs by showing how to leverage available resources and make decisions that work for their career.
Volunteer
Volunteer work is a great way to build your skills, add to your resume and make connections. Visit Volunteer Nova Scotia
Find or become a mentor and get networking
- LinkedIn is a social network specifically designed for career connections. Find NSCC on LinkedIn
Access entrepreneurship supports
- We provide entrepreneurial awareness, skills development and resources to both students and grads. Learn more about NSCC Entrepreneurship
- If you're an aspiring entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 39, learn about financing and mentorship opportunities and access supports for future business owners. Visit Futurpreneur Canada
Learn about workplace diversity and inclusion
Access tools for a more inclusive workplace.
- Get resources and training from the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). Explore CHRC resources
- Check out training provided by Status of Women Canada. Learn about Women and Gender Equality Canada
- Access a toolkit for diversity and inclusion practitioners. View the Navigating race in Canadian workplaces toolkit (PDF 565KB)
- A variety of organizations across the province offer cultural, career and employment supports. Learn more about career supports in your region
Learn about employer funding
If you've got your eye on a company, approach the employer; funding programs can help cover your salary. Learn more about employer funding
Explore career supports in your region
Find organizations across the province offering cultural, career and employment supports. Learn more about career supports in your region