The Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia (BTAC) is for tradespeople, by tradespeople.

Construction activity in the province is at an all-time high and Nova Scotia is facing an urgent demand for large numbers of skilled trades workers. To respond to this need, our Unions have consolidated training centers, creating the Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia (BTAC) to promote access to skilled trades training and careers.

BTAC is the largest private sector training program in Nova Scotia. There’s seven campuses operated by our 13 Building Trades Unions representing over 12,000 of Nova Scotia’s Industrial /Commercial/Institutional (ICI) Skilled Tradespeople in partnership with over 350 ICI Contractors.

BTAC Nova Scotia provides unparalleled industry-led training for Nova Scotia’s ICI building and construction industry. BTAC offers programs and training at multiple campuses across the province. There are Pre-Apprenticeship and Direct Entry opportunities available for over 20 different skilled trades careers.

To see what training opportunities are available, please check out the BTAC website.