EDUCATE

Futureworx offers a wide variety of vocational and industry focused training programs aligned with the demands of the labour market.

Work Activity Centre
(Truro)
80 Glenwood Drive
902-895-2837

Development Centre –
CCA Programming
(Truro)
14 Court St.
(DC) 902-895-8339
or contact Head Office
(HO) 902-843-4290

Training Centre
(Dartmouth)
800 Windmill Rd.
902-481-9296

Customized Training
(Dartmouth)
800 Windmill Rd.
902-481-9296
annb@futureworx.ca

Work Centre
provides enhanced program delivery with a unique student focused approach to training; combining work placements, technical, essential and employability skills, so as to, facilitate sustainable attachment to the labour market.

Training Programs
Hospitality/Food Services
Environmental Services
Continuing Care Assistant
*additional CCA program offerings occur throughout Nova Scotia based on labour market demand.

Continuing Care Assistant / Development Centre
provides Continuing Education, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); and a variety of Certificate Courses for non-certified frontline care providers who aim to gain provincial CCA Certification.

Customized Training
provide short term employability and technical skills training throughout the province. They are tailored to respond to the specific recruitment demands of local industry, linking students to employers.

Nova Scotia Works

Futureworx is now a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre. We help job seekers and employers navigate a range of programs – from career planning, job searches and on-the-job development to recruitment, planning and HR support.

Employability Skills Assessment Tool

The Employability Skills Assessment Tool (ESAT) provides a framework and quantitative assessment methodology for the development of nine employability skills: motivation, attitude, accountability, time management, stress management, presentation, teamwork, adaptability and confidence.

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Today is National Boss’ Day and we could not miss an opportunity to give a HUGE shout-out to our Boss!!Randy Lindsay, CEO has been instrumental in our Society’s success and growth! Randy has dedicated the last 30+ years of his career committed to facilitating people with diverse needs identify their strengths and goals, to develop their skills and achieve success in school, work, and life. Randy has said that he believes that the secret ingredient to our organization’s success is our people. And we, “his people” believe that he is the secret ingredient. He is passionate, social-helpful, innovative, resourceful and a joy to work with. Randy is the definition of a pinnacle leader! ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you an employer struggling to recruit or retain your workforce? Wondering HOW to diversify your workforce? If so, join us for a two-part series being offered to local employers by our Nova Scotia Works Centres, in partnership with the Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration.🔹Studies solidify the fact that diversity in the workplace increases employee morale and instills a desire to be more effective and work more efficiently.#Engage #Inspire #Educate #Innovate #HR #Recruitment #Retention #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployerEngagement Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Please note: our ELMSDALE Nova Scotia Works Centre is temporarily closed due to a power outage.Clients are encouraged to call before stopping by 902-883-7010 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🍁Please note all Futureworx offices, including our Nova Scotia Works Centres will be closed on Monday, October 11.#Thanksgiving #givethanks #grateful #gratitude ... See MoreSee Less

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WE'RE HIRING!! As a member of our Nova Scotia Works Centre team in Elmsdale, the School Liaison Career Development Practitioner will support local high school students and their families in exploring career options and understanding Nova Scotia labour market information. This position is designated for someone from our First Nations Communities. **Applicants must self-identify on their application to be considered. The full posting is available at: novascotiaworks.ca#engage #inspire #jobsearch #careeropportunity #NovaScotiaWorks Millbrook First Nation Millbrook's Official Community Site Sipekne'katik EmploymentTraining ... See MoreSee Less

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Health & Wellness@nshealth·

▪️ Long-term care facilities closed to visitors effectively immediately
▪️ Public schools closed for two weeks following March Break; to be reassessed
▪️ Regulated childcare centres to be closed Mar 17 - April 3 then will be reassessed
▪️ March break camps cancelled
#COVID19NS

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Retraining for Workers Across Forestry Sector https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200115002

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Futureworx (ESAT) is pleased to be one of the keynote speakers for the Distinctability Webinar series on Innovation and Assistive Technology. #innovation https://distinctability.ca/webinar-series/

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What is it that a #CDP does? This #careermonth, take a moment to meet a #careerdevelopment professional in your area, and really feel supported as you strive to achieve your #career goals. https://careermonth.ca via @careermonth

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First DEAM (Disability Employment Awareness Month) EVENT in Nova Scotia. Thank you @markwafer for speaking to our community partners this morning in Truro. @TEAMWork1997 #Inspire #Educate #InclusionMatters

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