Partner with Skill Bridge NB
Join our network of forward-thinking employers who are building New Brunswick's workforce while accessing motivated, educated candidates and receiving compensation for mentorship.
Why Partner with Skill Bridge NB?
Our employer partnership model creates mutual benefits: you gain access to motivated talent through 20-hour 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 20 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 20-hour workplace experience opportunities.
Step 2: Choose Your Model
Offer paid workplace experience hours for skilled candidates or unpaid hours for learners.
Step 3: Host Learners
Provide mentored workplace experience hours for candidates in our micro-courses.
Step 4: Build Your Pipeline
Identify potential hires and upskill your existing team through our programs.
Training Sectors & Opportunities
We deliver micro-course training across industries most critical to New Brunswick's growth. As a partner employer, you can host learners in your sector and help shape the next generation of workers.
- Construction Trades: Carpentry, drywall, roofing, masonry
- Electrical & Mechanical: Electrical awareness, HVAC basics, sheet metal, equipment support
- Welding & Metal Work: Welding fundamentals, shop assistance
- Service & Support: Cleaning, hospitality, food service, retail, small business skills
- Agriculture & Forestry: Farm operations, greenhouse & horticulture, forestry support, tree shearing
- Logistics & Groundskeeping: Warehouse handling, transport support, grounds maintenance
What We Ask From You:
Provide mentored workplace experience, introduce learners to safe and practical tasks, and share your industry knowledge. Your involvement helps build New Brunswick's future workforce while creating opportunities for your business.
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.