Build Your Future with Practical Skills

Ready to start your career journey in New Brunswick? Our micro-courses combine online safety training with paid workplace experience to help you transition into high-demand industries.

How Our Program Works

Our innovative micro-course model makes skills training accessible, practical, and rewarding. Many of our participants already hold degrees but are looking to gain hands-on Canadian workplace experience through our unpaid model.

Flexible & Accessible

Comprehensive training programs that fit your schedule, with 20 workplace experience hours.

Two Learning Models

Paid Model: Earn wages if you have skills to contribute. Unpaid Model: Focus on learning without performance pressure.

Comprehensive Training

Combine online learning with real hands-on workplace experience through our employer partnerships.

Multiple Employer Partners

Access opportunities with various local businesses across different sectors and industries.

Training Areas

Explore our micro-courses across six key sectors. Each area offers multiple courses to help you build the skills and confidence needed for entry-level roles.

Construction Skills

Learn carpentry, drywall, roofing, and concrete basics with hands-on experience.

Potential Roles: Carpenter's helper, drywall assistant, roofing helper, masonry labourer

Electrical & Mechanical

Gain awareness of electrical safety, HVAC basics, and equipment support.

Potential Roles: Electrical helper, HVAC assistant, sheet metal helper, equipment support

Welding & Metal Work

Discover welding basics and shop safety with supervised practice.

Potential Roles: Welding assistant, metal shop helper, machine operator trainee

Service & Support

Build confidence in customer service, retail, hospitality, and cleaning roles.

Potential Roles: Custodian, food service worker, retail clerk, small business support

Agriculture & Forestry

Explore farm operations, greenhouse work, and forestry support.

Potential Roles: Farm labourer, greenhouse worker, forestry helper, tree care aide

Logistics & Groundskeeping

Develop skills for warehouse, delivery, and outdoor maintenance roles.

Potential Roles: Warehouse associate, delivery support, landscaping assistant

Your Benefits as a Candidate

At Skill Bridge NB, we believe in collaboration over competition. Our programs support not only new candidates, but also give employers the chance to upskill their own staff through the same micro-courses. Together, we're creating an ecosystem where everyone grows stronger.

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Comprehensive Training

Learn essential skills, safety, and workplace culture

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Paid Model

Earn wages during workplace experience hours if you have relevant skills

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Unpaid Model

Focus on learning and skill development without performance expectations

20 Workplace Experience Hours

Gain real experience with our employer partners

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Multiple Employer Connections

Build relationships across various local businesses

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Sector Flexibility

Take courses that match your career goals and interests

Join Our Growing Community

Connect with fellow learners, industry professionals, and build lasting relationships that will support your career journey in New Brunswick.

Networking Events

Access to exclusive industry meetups and career fairs

Career Support

Ongoing guidance and professional development resources

Alumni Network

Success stories, mentorship, and peer connections

Accessible Programs: Comprehensive training that doesn't require prior experience - perfect for newcomers to these industries.

Learn More About Our Community

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore our micro-courses and take your first step toward a rewarding career in New Brunswick's growing industries.

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