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.

Potential Roles: Carpenter's helper, drywall assistant, roofing helper, masonry labourer

Electrical & Mechanical

Gain awareness of electrical safety, HVAC basics, and equipment support, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Electrical helper, HVAC assistant, sheet metal helper, equipment support

Welding & Metal Work

Discover welding basics and shop safety with supervised practice, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Welding assistant, metal shop helper, machine operator trainee

Property Damage Restoration

Learn restoration fundamentals, water/fire/mould mitigation, and customer service basics, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Restoration technician helper, water damage tech assistant, fire/smoke cleanup assistant, mould remediation assistant

Service & Support

Build confidence in customer service, retail, hospitality, and cleaning roles, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Custodian, food service worker, retail clerk, small business support

Agriculture & Forestry

Explore farm operations, greenhouse work, and forestry support, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Farm labourer, greenhouse worker, forestry helper, tree care aide

Logistics & Groundskeeping

Develop skills for warehouse, delivery, and outdoor maintenance roles, plus New Brunswick workplace culture training.

Potential Roles: Warehouse associate, delivery support, landscaping assistant

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.

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Comprehensive Training

Learn essential skills, safety, workplace culture, and New Brunswick civic responsibilities

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Cultural Integration

Understand New Brunswick workplace culture, communication styles, and community values

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Paid Model

Earn wages during workplace experience hours if you have relevant skills

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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

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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.

CV/Resume Writing & Optimization

Professionally tailored resumes designed for New Brunswick standards and ATS compatibility.

Cover Letter Coaching

Personalized templates and one-on-one reviews to make applications stand out.

Interview Preparation

Mock interviews with expert feedback, including both behavioral and technical questions.

Job Search Strategy Sessions

Guidance on job boards, networking, and leveraging LinkedIn effectively.

Professional Branding

Build a strong professional presence that showcases your skills and experience effectively.

Personal Portfolio Website

A simple, modern site showcasing experience, skills, and references.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization

Professional review of profile, tagline crafting, and endorsements.

Digital Badges/Certificates

Shareable credentials for completed micro-courses on resumes and social platforms.

Professional Photography

Affordable headshots for resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn.

Skills & Workplace Readiness

Essential skills and cultural knowledge for success in New Brunswick workplaces.

New Brunswick Workplace Orientation

Short course covering culture, etiquette, and communication in New Brunswick workplaces.

Soft Skills Workshops

Training in teamwork, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving.

Technical Skills Add-Ons

Modules in Excel, project management tools, or workplace safety documentation.

Language Support

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.

Class 5 Driver's License Preparation

Comprehensive training with certified instructors to help you obtain your standard driver's license.

Commercial Vehicle Training

Introduction to larger vehicles and commercial driving requirements for transportation roles.

Driving Safety Courses

Advanced safety techniques and workplace transportation protocols for trade environments.

Mobile Training Solutions

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.

Career Coaching Packages

Monthly one-on-one sessions with career advisors.

Networking Events Access

Opportunities to connect directly with employers and industry professionals.

Reference & Recommendation Services

Support in building professional references and recommendations.

Alumni Community Access

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 Community

Ready 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.com

Call Us

Speak directly with our team to discuss which programs and services are right for you.

+1 (506) 897-0893

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