We're Offering Red Seal Training and Examination

Here's why you should consider training for the Red Seal Certificate with EPEA:

East Preston United Baptist Church, EPEA and the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency have teamed up to identify and prepare candidates for Provincial Trade Certification.

Its’ easier than you think! An NSAA member will be there to guide you along the way.

Each trade qualifier will complete a TRADE QUALIFIER APPLICATION and a TRADE QUALIFIER EXAM APPLICATION

EPEA is available to arrange tutoring and more:

• Using NOA to determine each trade qualifier’s strengths and weaknesses
• Help with test taking strategies
• Help with trade-relevant math, reading and writing skills
• Take trade qualifiers NSAA exam preparation
• Access to material on NSAA website not available to the public
• Access to trade qualifiers with reading and writing challenges
• Assistance for trade qualifiers with learning challenges

ABILITY TO BID ON LARGE CONTRACTS

Trade Certification is recognized by employers for those seeking employment and also opens up the ability for Black (and other marginalized) employers to bid on large contracts and employ other tradespeople to fulfill those contracts.

RECOGNITION BY INDUSTRY PEERS AND COMMUNITY

Trade Certification will allow you to be recognized for the work you do. You will have the ability to be seen in the industry and amongst members of the community as a professional who is certified to do your craft.

MARKETABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS

Certification can be used to market your skills and enhance your ability to gain work in areas where shortages of skilled tradespeople exist in Canada.

Your skills will be in Demand.

MARKETABILITY AND INTER-PROVINCIAL MOBILITY

Certification with a Red Seal Endorsement is an Interprovincial Certification which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.