The provincial government has announced new funding to help hundreds of Nova Scotians build careers caring for people with disabilities.
Almost 100 funded spots are now available across the province at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and two private colleges.
NSCC’s new disability support professional program takes a human-rights approach, with students learning about different disabilities and support needs, including nutrition, medication, employment and recreation. They will also develop skills to help individuals create personalized plans, make their own choices and actively participate in their communities.
It is available as a one-year program at NSCC in Kentville and Sydney and in Bridgewater as a two-year, part-time study option.
The government will cover the full cost of tuition, textbooks and student fees for 75 students beginning the program at NSCC in September. A virtual information session will be held on March 6; those who are interested can register at: https://www.nscc.ca/about/news/events/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=5783&recurs=0&rd=1741284000000
Funding is also available for 24 students entering Island Career Academy’s six-month community residential worker program in Sydney and CBBC Career College’s 900-hour community support worker program in Dartmouth. Twelve students in each program will receive $5,000 for tuition and other study-related fees.
Find out more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/02/27/bursaries-disability-support-training-programs
