1. Presented by the Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Developed and delivered by CANS in partnership with:

2. The Building Futures for Youth Program
Piloted in 2008 in HRSB - to increase the number of Nova Scotia Youth exploring careers in construction
Three part program:
Application/selection
Safety training
Summer work placement
Province wide in 2010 – all communities and regional school boards
Close to 600 students from Sydney to Yarmouth
Over 200 host employers – predominantly
private sector
Used as a model for programs in other provinces and industries

3. How the Program Works
Grade 10 & 11 high school Co-op & O2 students apply to CANS
Pre-screened using industry developed criteria & representatives
Once accepted, students go to NSCC for 80 hours of industry specific training
Registered as Construction Trades Pre-Apprentices (temporary work permits)
Paid summer work placement (5–7 weeks)

4. Participant Outcomes Students: Exposure to construction industry
Construction safety training
Understanding of apprenticeship model – 300 pre-apprenticeship hours
3 High school Cooperative Education Credits
Paid summer work
Scholarship opportunities
Host Employers:
Develop & retain future workforce
A summer employee - prepared for work in the construction industry
ID potential futures employees/trades people
Exposure to schools - students, teachers & community based learning
Support career exploration

5. Participant Responsibilities
Students:
Meet all program stage deadlines & requirements
Mandatory attendance
Adhere to workplace rules & standards
Maintain accurate & up-to-date logbook
Host Employers:
Provide a paid summer work placement
Provide a safe work environment
Designate a workplace mentor
Participate in ongoing student evaluation

6. Do you plan to remain in the construction industry?
Program Success
(2015 Alumni Survey)
Have you worked in the construction industry (or related job) since your Building Futures for Youth work placement?
Do you plan to remain in the construction industry?
* 94% in Nova Scotia

7. Program Success (2015 Alumni Survey)
Are you currently registered as an apprentice?
Do you plan to register as an apprentice in the future?

8. Are you still connected with your Building Futures Host Employer?
Program Success
(2015 Alumni Survey)
Have you attended any post-secondary institution since graduating from high School?
Are you still connected with your Building Futures Host Employer?

9. Challenges Employer Engagement Students located in rural communities
Limited employment opportunity
Program Timing
Program mirrors the school year
Forced to forecast industry capacity prior to construction season

10. Opportunities Program Revision & Expansion
Currently - approximately 100 students participate annually (75 connected w/ a Host Employer)
With increased resources and commitment from all partner groups participant numbers could increase significantly
Areas of opportunity:
Employer Engagement
Flexible Delivery

11. Contact: Alain Lefebvre
Questions?
Contact: Alain Lefebvre
Phone: ext 712