Labour and Workforce Development
The Department of Labour Workforce Development works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotias by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. The department works to protect the public and maintain and grow a safe and prosperous workforce in Nova Scotia with a strong focus on safety, skill development, regulation, education and building partnerships
Feature Items
Pension Review Panel: Final Report- An expert advisory panel was established to review the Province’s current pension legislative framework. Read the panel's final report, Promises to Keep.
Poverty Reduction- As part of its vision for a brighter future for all Nova Scotians and their families, the Nova Scotia Government, in cooperation with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Working Group, has embarked on the development of a comprehensive, multi-year poverty reduction strategy.
Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning- The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) offers programs for adult Nova Scotians who want to improve their literacy skills. Programs are tuition-free and offered at more than 150 sites across the province. Since NSSAL was created, thousands of adults have graduated with their high school diploma.
In the News
- Nov 20, 2009 - Beware of First Aid Kit Sales Pressure ... More
- Nov 14, 2009 - New Apprenticeship Graduates Enter Skilled Trades ... More
- Nov 04, 2009 - Private-sector Pensions Get More Time to Recover Investment Losses ... More
- Nov 03, 2009 - Nova Scotians Celebrate Canada Career Week ... More
- Nov 03, 2009 - Nova Scotians Celebrate Canada Career Week ... More
