On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and Nova Scotia Power hosted an on-campus event at the Sydney Waterfront Campus to mark the launch of a new Power and Utility Line Work program in Cape Breton, addressing workforce demand in the province's energy sector.
The event featured the formal transfer of a Nova Scotia Power bucket truck for exclusive training use - now part of the program's hands-on training environment - a key investment supporting skilled trades education in the region.
The inaugural cohort of 30 students began their program on February 2nd. The one-year certificate program is new to the Sydney Waterfront Campus and is delivered through a partnership with Nova Scotia Power and Connect Atlantic Utility Services.
The pilot program includes a significant industry investment and the development of dedicated training facilities - including a full pole yard at Nova Scotia Power's Sydney Depot and an on-campus training yard. The expansion is helping address urgent workforce needs while creating opportunities for people to train and build careers in Cape Breton.
The event featured the formal transfer of a Nova Scotia Power bucket truck for exclusive training use - now part of the program's hands-on training environment - a key investment supporting skilled trades education in the region.
The inaugural cohort of 30 students began their program on February 2nd. The one-year certificate program is new to the Sydney Waterfront Campus and is delivered through a partnership with Nova Scotia Power and Connect Atlantic Utility Services.
The pilot program includes a significant industry investment and the development of dedicated training facilities - including a full pole yard at Nova Scotia Power's Sydney Depot and an on-campus training yard. The expansion is helping address urgent workforce needs while creating opportunities for people to train and build careers in Cape Breton.
