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.

Futureworx

4 hours ago

WE'RE HIRING!! “Helping People Realize their Potential” is not just our tag line - it shapes everything we do! Futureworx Society is a social purpose organization, who’s mission is to help people with diverse needs identify their strengths and goals, develop skills, and achieve success in school, work, and life. We offer an expansive range of employment, educational, and training programs. We are growing again! We are growing rapidly, and we are currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Finance Department at our Head Office in Truro. This position would be attractive to an individual who thrives in a team environment and possess a reputation for providing exceptional customer service. The full posting is available at: novascotiaworks.ca #Engage #Inspire #Educate #Innovate #JobSearch #CareerOpportunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Futureworx

11 hours ago

It is important to us to support the youth in our community, and are proud to be one of the sponsors of Cobequid Dance Academy ‘The Nutcracker’. ... See MoreSee Less

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Futureworx

2 days ago

Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is marked on December 3The theme of the day is 'Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world' Our Nova Scotia Works Centre teams in Truro and Elmsdale took the opportunity to raise awareness of individuals with disabilities in the workforce, and showcase why it makes good business sense.#IDPD2021 #educate #inspire #engage #innovate #inclusion #disability ... See MoreSee Less

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Futureworx

1 week ago

Futureworx is a strong supporter of the Skills for Success model, participating on both the advisory group and working group for the modernization of the Essential Skills Framework for Canada. As subject matter experts in Social and Emotional Skills, we are excited to play the role as Skills for Success Ambassadors for a modernized framework that represents an approach that is adaptable, learner centred, inclusive and promotes the delivery of skills development and training in a manner that balances social and emotional skills and more cognitive skills. During the first-ever Showcase & Conference hosted by Association of Industry Sector Council and Nova Scotia Works, our CEO ~ Randy Lindsay introduced this new model.#SkillsForSuccess #ConnectNS21 #Engage #Inspire #Educate #Innovate ... See MoreSee Less

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Futureworx is at Halifax Convention Centre.

2 weeks ago

We are excited to be part of this inaugural event bringing together Nova Scotia Works and the Association of Industry Sector Council from across the province with a focus on cooperation, collaboration, connection and innovation!Our first IN-PERSON conference in almost two years!#connectns21 #engage #inspire #educate #innovate #networking #collaboration #NovaScotiaWorks #industry ... 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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