Explore, Plan and Build Your Future in Nova Scotia

A roadmap for high school students

1. Explore Your Options

myBlueprint is a tool to explore education and career pathways.
Nova Scotia Works offers career advice.
School counsellors and NS Works school liaisons can also help exploring job paths.

Consider a Career in Healthcare

Including long-term, primary, and emergency care. Free tuition is available for paramedicine and continuing care assistants.

Consider a Career in Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades careers are available across Nova Scotia. Options include on-the-job or post-secondary training.

2. Choose Your Path

Post-secondary: Universities, NSCC, and private career colleges.
On-the-job training: For apprentices working directly with employers on the job site.
Immediate employment: Find a job right after high school.

3. Fund Your Future

Student assistance: Up front grants are available and loans are interest-free while in study and forgivable. Visit the website or call 1-800-565-8420.
Provincial tuition bursary: Available to all Nova Scotians studying at a Nova Scotia university.
Skilled trades: Find out more about available financial support