CANS Building Futures for Youth Award


CANS

Open to full-time students who will be enrolled in year 1 of eligible programs at any campus where the eligible programs are offered.


Eligible programs include:

  • Architectural Engineering Technician
  • Brick and Stone Masonry
  • Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R)
  • Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques
  • CAD Technician – Mechanical
  • Carpentry – Certificate
  • Carpentry – Diploma
  • Drafting – Architectural
  • Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls
  • Electrical Construction & Industrial
  • Electrical Technician
  • Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck & Transport Repair
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Industrial Mechanical
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Oil Heat Systems Technician
  • Pipe Trades
  • Power and Utility Line Work
  • Plumbing
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – Geothermal
  • Survey Technician
  • Welding


Application assessment will consider

  • Financial need
  • Reflection on experience in the Building Futures for Youth program
  • Reference
  • Good academic standing
  • Completion of Building Futures for Youth Program (by the time of application) 
  • Must not be a previous recipient of this award


About the award
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia Building Futures for Youth Award has been established in support of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s 150th Anniversary Industry Campaign. This campaign was launched in recognition of the value of education and the role of the construction sector in the growth of Nova Scotia’s economy.

Award
4 @ $1,500
Deadline
07/18/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. To be considered eligible for this award, you must have completed the Building Futures for Youth Program through the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) by the end of this school year. Please indicate that you meet this eligibility requirement.

  2. CANS Essay


    Reflect on your experience in the Building Futures for Youth program.

  3. Teacher & Construction Industry Reference


    Before adding your reference details, you are encouraged to contact your reference to seek their permission. Confirm their email address and advise them that they will receive a request to log in to NSCC’s Student Awards system to complete the reference. You can resend the link to your reference at any time. You can also update your application to include a new reference contact if required.