For Candidates - 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 and comprehensive New Brunswick culture immersion 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 New Brunswick workplace experience through our unpaid model, while also learning about New Brunswick culture and civic responsibilities.
Flexible & Accessible
Comprehensive training programs that fit your schedule, with customized workplace experience and cultural integration.
Two Learning Models
Paid Model: Earn wages if you have skills to contribute. Unpaid Model: Focus on learning without performance pressure.
Cultural Integration
Every course includes New Brunswick culture immersion and civic responsibility training to help you succeed in your new community.
Multiple Employer Partners
Access opportunities with various local businesses across different sectors and industries.
Training Areas
Explore our micro-courses across seven key sectors. Each area offers multiple courses to help you build the skills and confidence needed for entry-level roles, plus comprehensive New Brunswick culture immersion and civic responsibility training.
Construction Skills
Learn carpentry, drywall, roofing, and concrete basics with hands-on experience, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Electrical & Mechanical
Gain awareness of electrical safety, HVAC basics, and equipment support, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Welding & Metal Work
Discover welding basics and shop safety with supervised practice, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Property Damage Restoration
Learn restoration fundamentals, water/fire/mould mitigation, and customer service basics, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Service & Support
Build confidence in customer service, retail, hospitality, and cleaning roles, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Agriculture & Forestry
Explore farm operations, greenhouse work, and forestry support, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
Logistics & Groundskeeping
Develop skills for warehouse, delivery, and outdoor maintenance roles, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.
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 while fostering cultural understanding and community integration.
Comprehensive Training
Learn essential skills, safety, workplace culture, and New Brunswick civic responsibilities
Cultural Integration
Understand New Brunswick workplace culture, communication styles, and community values
Paid Model
Earn wages during workplace experience hours if you have relevant skills
Unpaid Model
Focus on learning and skill development without performance expectations
Customized Workplace Experience
Gain real experience with our employer partners tailored to your learning goals
Community Connections
Build relationships across various local businesses and community organizations
Additional Support Services
Beyond our micro-courses and workplace experience, we offer comprehensive support services to help you market yourself, build confidence, and accelerate your career journey in New Brunswick.
Optional & Flexible
Choose only the services that match your current needs and career goals.
Personalized Approach
Each service is tailored to meet you where you are in your career journey.
Professional Standards
All services meet New Brunswick professional standards and industry best practices.
Long-term Support
Build lasting relationships and ongoing support for your career development.
Career Preparation
Professional tools and guidance to make your applications stand out in the New Brunswick job market.
Professionally tailored resumes designed for New Brunswick standards and ATS compatibility.
Personalized templates and one-on-one reviews to make applications stand out.
Mock interviews with expert feedback, including both behavioral and technical questions.
Guidance on job boards, networking, and leveraging LinkedIn effectively.
Professional Branding
Build a strong professional presence that showcases your skills and experience effectively.
A simple, modern site showcasing experience, skills, and references.
Professional review of profile, tagline crafting, and endorsements.
Shareable credentials for completed micro-courses on resumes and social platforms.
Affordable headshots for resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn.
Skills & Workplace Readiness
Essential skills and cultural knowledge for success in New Brunswick workplaces.
Short course covering culture, etiquette, and communication in New Brunswick workplaces.
Training in teamwork, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving.
Modules in Excel, project management tools, or workplace safety documentation.
English or French communication workshops tailored to professional contexts.
Driver Education & Mobility
Essential mobility training and certification support to help you access trade opportunities across New Brunswick.
Comprehensive training with certified instructors to help you obtain your standard driver's license.
Introduction to larger vehicles and commercial driving requirements for transportation roles.
Advanced safety techniques and workplace transportation protocols for trade environments.
Flexible training options that can accommodate your schedule and location needs.
Ongoing Support
Continuous guidance and networking opportunities to support your long-term career growth.
Monthly one-on-one sessions with career advisors.
Opportunities to connect directly with employers and industry professionals.
Support in building professional references and recommendations.
Ongoing networking and job opportunities within the Skill Bridge NB graduate community.
Driver Education & Mobility Support
We understand how important mobility is in trades and want to support that by ensuring proper driver certifications. Our certified instructors provide comprehensive driver education services to help you access trade opportunities across New Brunswick and build the mobility skills essential for career success.
Certified Instruction
Learn from certified driving instructors with extensive experience in both standard and commercial vehicle training, ensuring you receive the highest quality education.
Trade-Focused Training
Specialized training that considers the unique transportation needs of trade workers, including equipment transport, job site access, and workplace safety protocols.
Why Mobility Matters: Many trade positions require reliable transportation to job sites, the ability to transport tools and materials, and flexibility to work across different locations. Our driver education services ensure you're prepared for these requirements.
Join Our Growing Community
Connect with fellow learners, industry professionals, and build lasting relationships that will support your career journey in New Brunswick while learning about New Brunswick culture and community engagement.
Networking Events
Access to exclusive industry meetups, career fairs, and community events
Cultural Support
Ongoing guidance for cultural integration and community involvement
Alumni Network
Success stories, mentorship, and peer connections within the New Brunswick context
Comprehensive Integration: Our programs don't just teach technical skills - they help you understand New Brunswick workplace culture, community values, and civic responsibilities for successful long-term integration.
Learn More About Our CommunityReady to Enhance Your Career Journey?
Our comprehensive programs and support services are designed to help you succeed in New Brunswick's growing industries. Choose the training and services that best fit your needs and career goals.
Email Us
Get detailed information about our programs and support services and how they can help you achieve your career goals.
info@skillbridgenb.comCall Us
Speak directly with our team to discuss which programs and services are right for you.
+1 (506) 897-0893