Community Newsletter

October Edition

Housing Construction Council Brand & Vision Webinar

We’re hosting an HCC Brand & Vision Webinar where we’ll share more about who we are, our goals, and how you can get involved.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Zoom – link provided upon registration

Welcome to Our New Board of Directors!

We’re excited to welcome Steven, Brittany, Amr, Betsy, and Alex to the Housing Construction Council’s Board of Directors! Each brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening Nova Scotia’s housing construction industry.

Welcome to the team, we’re thrilled to have you on board!

Learn More About Our Board

Recruiting Employers!

Are you interested in joining industry partners in recruiting carpenters and skilled trades workers for Nova Scotia’s housing construction industry?

The Construction Immigration Coalition is a collaborative group of key industry associations within Nova Scotia’s construction sector. The Coalition’s mission is to help address ongoing labour shortages by supporting local employers in recruiting skilled trades workers and labourers from outside of Canada through immigration pathways.

Next Mission:

Mexico - November 5-10, 2025

Learn More About The Coalition

Housing Construction Programs

The Housing Construction Council is committed to equipping individuals with the essential skills and certifications needed to succeed in the construction industry. Our direct-entry Training Programs provide hands-on experience, paid work experience, safety certifications, and career readiness to ensure workers meet industry standards and employer expectations.

Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals (THCF):

The Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program provides participants with a strong foundation in tiny home building. Through hands-on, worksite training, they develop essential carpentry skills and gain the confidence and readiness to succeed on a jobsite.

Next Offerings:

Cohort 1 - THCF/THCFF Offering

Location: Sydney, NS

Start Date: Late October

Learn More

Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF):

The Tiny Home Construction Finishing Program builds on the THCF programs work and focuses on the finishing details needed to complete the project. Through hands-on, worksite training, they develop essential carpentry skills and gain the confidence and readiness to succeed on a jobsite.

Next Offerings:

Cohort 2

Location: Coldbrook, NS

Start Date: November

Learn More

Housing Construction Programs

News & Events

Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) Open House

Date: October 24, 2025

Location: Valley Community Learning Association (VCLA), 118 Oakdene Avenue, Kentville

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Read Press Release

Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) Graduation

Date: November 21, 2025

Location: Kentville, NS

Time: 2 - 4 p.m.

Save the Date!

Seeking Expressions Of Interest - Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals/ Finishing Fundamentals

We’re now accepting Expressions of Interest for upcoming intakes of the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals/ Finishing Fundamentals program.

Sydney, NS

Start Date: November

Learn More on The Website

Seeking Expressions Of Interest - Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals

We’re now accepting Expressions of Interest for upcoming intakes of the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Finishing Fundamentals program.

Coldbrook, NS

Start Date: November

Learn More On The Website

Community Engagement - We want to Visit Your School!

The Housing Construction Council is connecting with high schools across Nova Scotia to inspire the next generation of builders. Our team can deliver classroom presentations or participate in career fairs to share information about career pathways, skills training, and opportunities in the construction industry. Invite us to your school today!

Invite us to your school today!

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We are Seeking Partnerships!

The Housing Construction Council is always looking to collaborate with employers, community organizations, and educational institutions to strengthen Nova Scotia’s construction workforce. Whether you can provide worksites for training, mentorship, materials, or industry insight, your partnership helps us build the future of housing together.

Our Strategic Plan

Our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan targets housing construction workforce challenges through comprehensive human resource development and cross-sector collaboration.

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