Women in Trades Incentive (WITI)

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Get $750 for women newly registered as apprentices in Nova Scotia's construction and manufacturing trades — available until March 2027.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$750

Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Level

Trades

Open to

Nova Scotia

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What you will need

Self-identification as a woman
Registration as an apprentice with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency on or after December 4, 2023
Employment in one of the 39 Red Seal construction and manufacturing trades
Residency and employment in Nova Scotia
Completed application form (provided by Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency upon registration)

About this award

You can receive a $750 grant to help cover the costs of starting your new employment as an apprentice. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a woman entering the skilled trades and want help reducing the financial barriers that come with starting a new apprenticeship. The funding is available until March 2027, though it may end sooner if the money runs out. Since the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency contacts eligible women directly after registration, ask them when you can expect to receive your application form. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must self-identify as a woman and live and work in Nova Scotia. You must be employed in one of the 39 Red Seal (the national standard for trade certification) construction and manufacturing trades. Additionally, you must have registered as an apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency on or after December 4, 2023.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to trades students
Resident of Nova Scotia
Studying construction and manufacturing trades

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

ApplicationAvoid waiting for the agency to call you if you have questions. Instead, proactively email WiT@novascotia.ca to confirm your registration is processed correctly. This ensures you are on their radar for the incentive.
SupportAvoid assuming your employer handles the paperwork. Instead, keep a personal record of your registration date with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. Having your own timestamp prevents delays in your application.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the March 2027 deadline. Instead, apply as soon as you are contacted because the funds are first-come, first-served and may run out early. Check your email and voicemail daily after registering.
RealismAvoid relying on this as your only source of startup funding. Instead, treat this $750 as a helpful supplement for tools or gear. Research other provincial grants for apprentices to maximize your support.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on March 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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