Partner with Skill Bridge NB
Join our network of construction employers who are building New Brunswick's skilled trades workforce. Access work-ready, pre-apprenticeship graduates and help shape the next generation of workers.
Why Partner with Skill Bridge NB?
Our employer partnership model creates mutual benefits: you gain access to motivated talent through workplace experience hours while receiving support for your mentorship and contribution to workforce development.
Financial Incentives
Receive compensation for mentoring candidates during their workplace experience hours.
Access to Educated Talent
Connect with motivated candidates, many with bachelor's or postgraduate degrees.
Trial Before Hiring
Evaluate candidates in real workplace settings during their workplace experience hours.
Workforce Development
Create a direct pipeline of future employees familiar with your tools and processes.
Upskill Your Team
Enroll your existing staff or new hires in micro-courses to strengthen their skills.
Community Impact
Play an active role in strengthening New Brunswick's workforce for the future.
Two Partnership Models
Paid Model: Host skilled candidates who can contribute immediately. Unpaid Model: Mentor learners focused on skill development.
How Partnership Works
Our streamlined partnership model makes it easy for employers to participate in workforce development while building their talent pipeline.
Step 1: Partner with Us
Join our network of employers offering customized workplace experience opportunities.
Step 2: Choose Your Model
Offer paid workplace experience for skilled candidates or unpaid hours for learners.
Step 3: Host Learners
Provide mentored workplace experience for candidates in our micro-courses.
Step 4: Build Your Pipeline
Identify potential hires and upskill your existing team through our programs.
Construction Training Courses
Our pre-apprenticeship Construction Program trains learners across six focused courses, covering every foundational area of residential construction. Graduates arrive job-site-ready with practical exposure and strong work habits.
- Construction Fundamentals: Jobsite safety, PPE, materials, level and plumb
- House Framing: Platform framing sequence, layout accuracy, rough openings, load transfer
- Roofing & Exterior Work: Safe work at height, exterior materials, weather protection systems
- Drywall, Concrete & Finishing Basics: Drywall installation, concrete support tasks, finishing principles
- Flooring & Tiling Basics: Surface preparation, layout, precision cutting and installation
- Demolition, Site Preparation & Tool Maintenance: Safe removal, debris handling, tool care
What We Ask From You:
Provide mentored workplace experience, introduce learners to safe and practical construction tasks, and share your industry knowledge. Bundle graduates also complete a 2-week internship — an ideal opportunity to evaluate candidates in a real work setting before making hiring decisions.
What Partners Say
“We have had a good experience hiring from Skill Bridge NB. Candidates are job-ready, understand expectations, and are willing to put in the work.”
— Employer Partner
“The candidates are prepared, willing to learn, and ready to contribute. The training and internship clearly make a difference.”
— Employer Partner
“Skill Bridge NB candidates come in with a solid foundation. They understand the basics and are easier to onboard compared to typical entry-level hires.”
— Employer Partner
Employer FAQ
Building an Ecosystem Together
We don't believe in competition between training providers and employers. Instead, Skill Bridge NB fosters a collaborative ecosystem where businesses, educators, and candidates support each other to build a stronger, more resilient labour market for New Brunswick.