Community and Teacher References deadline: January 31, 2024
Student Interviews: March 2024 Family Information Session: April 2024
NSCC Safety Training Blocks
Region / Board
NSCC Training Location
Week One
Week Two
AVRCE
Kingstec Campus
TBA
TBA
CBVRCE
Marconi Campus
TBA
TBA
CCRCE
Pictou Campus
TBA
TBA
HRCE
Akerley Campus
TBA
TBA
SRCE
Pictou or Marconi Campus dependent upon student proximity
TBA
TBA
SSRCE
Lunenburg Campus
TBA
TBA
TCRCE
Burridge Campus
TBA
TBA
CSAP
Joined with Regions
Varied by location
The Test Drive program offers you the chance to work in a variety of different automotive trades, while earning 3 high school co-op credits, up to 300 apprenticeship hours, and NSCC scholarship opportunities. And to top it all off, you’ll get paid for a portion of your summer work placement!
Do you have questions about the program?
Please see our FAQ for the answers you seek.
You are eligible for the TestDrive program if you:
Are in Grade 10 or 11.
Will be 16 years of age, as of May 1, 2024.
Have an interest in exploring a career in the Motive Power trades.