Skills Up!

Increasing employment-related skills for African Nova Scotians

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Skills Up! is a program that offers financial assistance to help African Nova Scotians get the

training they need for good jobs and directly supports jobsHere, the plan to grow our economy.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible for this program if you:

• Are African Nova Scotian

• Have been out of school for at least a year

• Are not receiving Employment Insurance and

• Are having problems finding work because you are missing some skills.

Applicants can be unemployed, or can be employed but have less than a high school diploma

or without the skills to find a good job.

What types of training is covered?

Courses that train you for a specific job, such as those offered by the community colleges, or

general upgrading offered by the School of Adult Learning are included in the training eligible

for this program.

What costs are covered?

Depending on eligibility, the program may be able to provide support with:

• Tuition;

• Living allowance;

• Transportation; and

• Other costs associated with your training.

How do I get started?

Drop in or call the Job Resource Center for more information.

Job Resource Centre

80 Water Street, Windsor

Phone - 902-798-5627

Monday – Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 9am-8pm