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Academy of Cosmetology


Street Address: 33 Thornhill Drive, Unit 201, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1R9
Contact: Ms. Angela Ponee
Phone: 902-469-7788
Fax: 902-461-4625
Web: http://academyofcosmetology.com
Registered Programs:
  • Cosmetology-Hairdressing
  • Esthetics
  • Lash Enhancements
  • Makeup Artistry & Special FX

Academy of Learning Career College (Halifax)


Street Address: Mumford Professional Centre, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 155, West End Mall, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
Contact: Mr. Duane Yeomans
Phone: 902-455-3395
Fax: 902-461-4331
Web: http://www.academyoflearning.com
Registered Programs:
  • Administrative Assistant Diploma
  • Business Accounting Diploma
  • Business Administration Diploma
  • Community Service Worker with Addictions Worker Specialty Diploma
  • Graphic and Web Design Diploma
  • Information Technology Technician Diploma
  • Software and Web Development Diploma
  • Medical Office Assistant

Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy Limited


Street Address: 6148 Quinpool Road, Suite 200, Halifax, NS, B3L 1A3
Contact: Ms. Cynthia Sullivan
Phone: 902-422-0339
Fax: 902-444-5681
Web: http://www.flightattend.com
Registered Programs:
  • Flight Attendant
  • Flight Attendant and French Immersion Program

Autumn Institute of Health Ltd.


Street Address: 206 - 91 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville NS B4C 2R3
Contact: Henry Claflin
E-Mail: info@autumnhealth.org
Phone: 902-593-1381
Web: https://autumnhealth.org/
Registered Programs:
  • Diploma of Acupuncture
  • Diploma of Acupuncture (Part-Time)

Breton Commercial Truck Training


Street Address: 301 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS, B1S 2E8
Contact: Mr. Joe Pembroke
Phone: 902-539-9766
Fax: 902-567-1029
Registered Programs:
  • ***301 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS, B1S 2E8
  • Miles To Go Class 2B
  • ***270 Stable Drive,Sydney, NS
  • Miles To Go Class 1
  • Miles To Go Class 3

Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia


Street Address: 101-24 Lakeside Park Drive, Lakeside, NS, B3T 1L1
Contact: Mr. Brad Smith
Phone: (833) 221-2822
Fax: 902-450-1013
Web: http://btacns.com
Registered Programs:
  • Communications Technician Pre-Employment
  • Electrical Construction and Industrial Pre-Employment

Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine


Street Address: 1306 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS B4A 1C8
Contact: Dr. Diana Tong Li
Phone: 902-832-6628
Fax: 902-832-3500
Web: http://www.acupuncturecollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Blended Delivery Acupuncture Diploma Program
  • Blended Delivery Three (3) Year Acupuncture Diploma
  • Three (3) Year Acupuncture Diploma Program
  • Three (3) Year Fast Track Acupuncture Diploma Prog
  • Two (2) Year Intensive Acupuncture Diploma Program

Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy


Street Address: Mumford Professional Centre, 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 180, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
Contact: Ms. Jennifer Stuart
Phone: 902-832-3268
Fax: 902-832-1077
Web: http://www.ccmhhalifax.com
Registered Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Diploma
  • Massage Therapy Diploma - Blended Delivery
  • Massage Therapy Diploma - Fast Track

Carpenter Millwright College (CMC)


Street Address: 1000 Sackville Drive, Sackville, NS B4E 0C2
Contact: Len Bryden, Executive Director
Phone: 902-252-3553
Fax: 902-252-3554
Web: http://www.cmtctradescollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Carpentry Development Program

CBBC Career College Inc


Street Address: 315 Jamieson Street, Sydney, NS, B1N 2P7
Mailing Address: PO BOX 33, Station Whitney Pier, Sydney, NS, B1N 3B1
Contact: Mr. Brian MacArthur
Phone: 902-564-2222
Fax: 902-539-8606
Web: http://www.cbbc.ns.ca
Registered Programs:
  • ***315 Jamieson Street, Sydney, NS
  • Business Administration
  • Community Support Worker Diploma
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Continuing Care Assistant Diploma
  • Cosmetology-Hairdressing Diploma
  • Medical Office Administration/Ward Clerk
  • Pharmacy Assistant (Syd)
  • Teacher Assistant Diploma
  • ***Unit 24 - 1290 King's Road, Sydney, NS
  • Aesthetics Diploma
  • Eyelash Enhancement Technician
  • ***1046 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
  • Aesthetics Diploma
  • Cosmetology-Hairdressing Diploma
  • Nail Technology
  • ***45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS
  • Business Administration
  • Community Support Worker Diploma
  • Continuing Care Assistant Diploma
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (Distance)
  • Medical Office Administration/Ward Clerk
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Dykeland Lodge - 124 Cottage Street, Windsor, NS
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Continuing Care Assistant Diploma
  • Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Lunenburg County Home Support - 266 Main Street, Liverpool, NS
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Shannex Parkland - 156 Parkland Drive, Halifax, NS
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Westville Miners' Sports Centre - 1840 Park Street, Westville, NS
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Hector Arena - 38 Naylor Drive, Pictou, NS
  • Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Inverary Manor - 72 Maple Street, Inverness, NS
  • Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Unit 29 - 1290 King's Road, Sydney, NS
  • Nail Technology

Centre for Distance Education


Street Address: 280 George Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1J3
Contact: Laura-Beth MacNamara
Phone: 902-564-1680
Fax: 902-564-1698
Toll Free: 1-866-446-5898
Web: http://www.cd-ed.com
Registered Programs:
  • ***222 George Street, Sydney, NS
  • Accounting Technician
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Information Management (3 year Program)
  • Office Administration with Social Media
  • ***280 George St., Sydney, NS
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Graphic Design
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Office Administrative Assistant

CEO (Osteopathic Studies) Inc.


Street Address: Dalhousie University, 6136 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
Mailing Address: 2015 Drummond Street, Suite 500, Montreal, QC, H3G 1W7
Contact:
Annie Dion, Director, Quebec (514) 342-2816
Wendy Jardine, Principal, Halifax 902-429-6218

Fax: 514-731-7214
Web: http://www.ceo.qc.com
Registered Programs:
  • Osteopathic Manual Practice Study

Commercial Safety College


Street Address: 11490 Highway #2, Masstown, NS, B0M 1G0
Mailing Address: PO Box 848, Truro, NS, B2N 5G6
Contact: Mr. Jeremy Nichols
Phone: 902-662-2190
Fax: 902-662-2657
Web: http://www.safetycollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • ****11490 Highway 2, Masstown, NS
  • Backhoe Operator Training
  • Dozer Operator Training
  • Excavator Operator Training
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Training
  • Loader Operator Training
  • Road Builder Labourer
  • School Bus Driver
  • Straight Truck Training
  • Tractor Trailer Internship Program
  • ***749 Litle Dyke Road, Great Village, NS
  • Loader Operator
  • ***337 Meadow Drive, Indian Brook, NS
  • School Bus Driver
  • ***Kentville / Berwick - 1528 Harrington Road, Kentville, NS
  • Tractor Trailer Internship Program

CPA Atlantic School of Business Association


Street Address: 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 5005, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2
Contact: Andre Bellefeuille
Phone:
902-334-1176 (General Information)
902-423-4718

Web: https://www.cpaatlantic.ca/
Registered Programs:
  • CPA Certification Program

DaVinci College of Art and Design NS Ltd.


Street Address: Permanent Campus: 800 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1R8 ; Halifax, NS
Mailing Address: 800 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1R8
Phone: 902-463-0604
Fax: 902-469-4433
Web: http://www.davincicollege.org/
Registered Programs:
  • Currently no programs registered

Dexter Institute


Mailing Address: 927 Rocky Lake Drive, PO Box 48100, Bedford, NS, B4A 3Z2
Contact: Rena Maguire
Phone: 902-832-6391
Fax: 902-832-2191
Web: http://www.dexterinstitute.ca
Registered Programs:
  • ***927 Rocky Lake Drive, Bedford, NS
  • Automatic Class 3 Driver Training
  • Class 3 Driver Training
  • Heavy Civil Skilled Worker
  • ***Sackville Lions' Club - 101 Old Beaverbank Road, Lower Sackville, NS
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

East Coast Bible College


Street Address: 222 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville NS B4C 2R4
Contact: Julia Benwell
E-Mail: info@eastcoastbiblecollege.ca
Phone: 902-864-3553
Fax: 902-865-1034
Web: https://eastcoastbiblecollege.ca/
Registered Programs:
  • Certificate of Theology

Eastern College (Halifax)


Street Address: 6940 Mumford Road, Suite 111, Halifax, NS, B3L 0B7
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie McCrae
905-814-7212 ext. 1004

Phone: 902-423-3933
Fax: 902-423-2042
Toll Free: 1-877-297-0777
Web: http://www.easterncollege.ca/
Registered Programs:
  • ***Suite 111 - 6940 Mumford Rd, Halifax, NS
  • Accounting and Payroll Administrator
  • Accounting Technician
  • Accounting Technician (Distance)
  • Administrative Specialist
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Criminology
  • Criminology (virtual delivery)
  • Health Information Management
  • IT Systems and Security Administrator
  • Makeup Artistry Technician
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Administrative Specialist
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician Bridging
  • Veterinary Administrative Assistant
  • Additional locations - Continuing Care Assistant Progressive Education
  • ***Annapolis Royal Nursing Home - 9745 Highway 8, Lequille, NS
  • *** Cedarstone Enhanced Care, 378 Young Street, Truro
  • *** Digby Fire Hall - 163 First Avenue, Digby, NS
  • *** Harris Hall, 82 Baker Drive, Dartmouth
  • *** Maplestone, 245 Main Avenue, Fairview
  • ***Maritime Odd Fellows Home - 143 Norway Point Road, Pictou, NS
  • ***Shelburne Community Centre (Fire Ha - 63 King Street, Shelburne, NS
  • ***Villa d'la Baie - 8403 Highway 1, Meteghan, NS
  • ***West Queens Recreation Association - 70 Riverhead Road, Port Mouton, NS

Eastern Esthetics Career College


Street Address: 19 Crane Lake Drive, Halifax, NS, B3S 1B5
Contact: Ms. Susan Keddy
Phone: 902-450-2160
Fax: 902-450-2165
Web: http://www.lcneast.com
Registered Programs:
  • Eyelash Enhancements
  • Hair Removal Program
  • Nail Technology Program
  • Makeup Artistry and Eyelash Enhancements Program

Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology


Street Address: 77 Crescent Drive, Suite #4, New Minas, NS, B4N 3G7
Contact: Mr. Quinn Menzies
Phone: 902-365-3993
Web: http://www.elevatebeauty.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Esthetics
  • Hair
  • Lash
  • Nail Technology (Full-Time)

Futureworx Career College


Street Address: 14 Court Street, Suite 305, Truro, NS, B2N 3H7
Contact: Mr. Randy Lindsay
Phone: (902) 895-2837
Fax: (902) 843-4294
Web: http://www.futureworx.ca
Registered Programs:
  • ***42 Inglis Place, Truro, NS
  • CCA RPL 2025
  • Continuing Care Assistant RPL
  • ***80 Glenwood Drive, Truro, NS
  • Continuing Care Assistant RPL
  • ~Continuing Care Assistant Locations~
  • ***116 Provost Street - Suite C, New Glasgow, NS
  • ***New Dawn Centre - 37 Nepean Street, Suite 121, Sydney, NS
  • ***St. Andrew's Hall - 244 New Haven Road, Neil's Harbour, NS
  • ***Truro Centre Mall - 90 Esplanade Street - Unit 10B, Truro, NS

Hair Design Centre Limited


Street Address: 278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 3N8
Contact: Tina Burke
Phone: 902-455-0535
Fax: 902-422-1023
Web: http://www.hairdesigncentre.com
Registered Programs:
  • Esthetics
  • Eyelash Enhancement Technician
  • Hair Design
  • Make Up Artistry
  • Nail Technology

Hair Masters


Street Address: 23 Archibald Avenue, North Sydney, NS, B2A 2W3
Contact: Ms. Angela Iannetti
Phone: 902-794-2460
Web: http://www.hairmasters-esthetics.com
Registered Programs:
  • 2-Year Basic Cosmetology Program
  • Aesthetics
  • Hairdressing
  • Nail Technology

Halifax Regional Police Training School


Street Address: 2 Chapman Street, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 0C3
Contact: Sergeant Ray Turner
Phone: 902-490-5345
Fax: 902-490-4671
Web: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/police
Registered Programs:
  • Police Science

ICT ® Northumberland College


Phone: 416-762-4857
Web: http://www.ictschools.com
Registered Programs:
  • Currently no programs registered

Island Career Academy


Street Address: 721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS, B1S 2H4
Contact: Mr. Henry Johnston
Phone: 902-564-6112
Fax: 902-562-6175
Web: http://www.islandcareeracademy.ca
Registered Programs:
  • ~ 721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS, B1S 2H4 ~
  • Community Residential Worker (CRW)
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Office Administrator
  • Para Legal - Legal Assistant
  • Teacher Assistant
  • ~Continuing Care Assistant Locations~
  • ***721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS
  • ***Harbourstone Enhanced Care - 84 Kenwood Drive, Sydney, NS
  • ***Kiknu - Shannex Eskasoni - 390 Castle Bay Road, Castle Bay / Eskasoni, NS
  • ~Continuing Care Assistant Progressive Education Locations~
  • ***721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS
  • ***Harbourstone Enhanced Care - 84 Kenwood Drive, Sydney, NS
  • ***MacGillivary Guest Home - 25 Xavier Drive, Sydney, NS
  • ***Northside Community Guest Home - 11 Queen Street, North Sydney, NS

Jane Norman College (Truro)


Street Address: 60 Lorne Street, Suite 1, Truro, NS, B2N 3K3
Contact: Ms. Kimberly Elliott
Phone: 902-893-3342
Fax: 902-895-4487
Web: http://www.janenorman.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Early Childhood Education - Full-time (2 Year Option)
  • Early Childhood Education - Full-time (3 Year Option)
  • Early Childhood Education - Part-time (4 Year Option)
  • ECE Diploma for Family Home Providers
  • Public School Program Assistant - Part-time
  • Teacher Assistant Certificate
  • Youth Worker Diploma

Maritime Business College


Street Address: 800 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1R8
Contact: Monica Pellerin, Campus Administrator
Phone: 902-463-6700
Fax: 902-865-0285
Web: http://www.maritimebusinesscollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • 2D/3D Animation and Digital Arts
  • Business Office Administrative Assistant
  • Counselling Skills/Social-Human Services
  • Disability Support Worker / Social Human-Services
  • Interior Decorating
  • Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
  • Paralegal
  • Veterinary Assistant

Maritime Conservatory of the Performing Arts


Street Address: 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 1K7
Contact: Janet Bradbury
E-Mail: admin@maritimeconservatory.com
Phone: 902-423-6995
Fax: 902-423-6029
Web: http://maritimeconservatory.com
Registered Programs:
  • School of Dance - Teacher Training

Maritime Environmental Training Institute


Street Address: 301 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS, B1S 2E8
Contact: Mr. Joe Pembroke
Phone: 902-539-9766
Fax: 902-567-1029
Web: http://www.metiatlantic.com
Registered Programs:
  • ***301 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS
  • Class 1 Driver Tractor Trailer
  • Earthmoving Operator
  • Occupational Health & Safety Diploma
  • SAIA Scaffold Erector
  • ~Class 3 Driver Locations~
  • ***301 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS
  • ***283 Oakhill Road, Oakhill, NS
  • ***Cornwallis Park - 268 Marine Drive, Cornwallis Park, NS
  • ****Evangeline Mall - 87 Warwick Street, Digby, NS

Maritime Farrier School


Street Address: 2425 Camden Road, Truro, NS, B6L 3C2
Contact: Mr. Peter Allen
Phone: (902) 899-2267
Web: http://www.maritimefarrierschool.com
Registered Programs:
  • Elements of Farrier Science

Medavie HealthEd - Dartmouth


Street Address: 50 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Unit 154, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0M7
Contact: Brad Reid
Phone: 1-888-798-3888
Fax: 902-434-2242
Web: http://www.medaviehealthed.com
Registered Programs:
  • *** Dartmouth Campus ~ 154-50 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Suite 154, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0M7
  • Advanced Care Paramedic
  • Advanced Care Paramedic - Bridging
  • Clinical Transport Operator
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Primary Care Paramedic (Extended)
  • ***Sydney Campus ~ 440 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1K3
  • Primary Care Paramedic (Extended)
  • Advanced Care Paramedic - Bridging
  • ***John J. Nugent Fireman's Centre - 1 Elliot Street, Sydney Mines, NS
  • Clinical Transport Operator
  • ~Emergency Medical Responder Additional Locations~
  • **230 Brownlow Avenue - Suite 102, Dartmouth, NS
  • ***NSCC Lunenburg - 75 High Street, Bridgewater, NS
  • ~Primary Care Paramedic (Extended) Additional Locations~
  • ***NSCC - Burridge Campus - 372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS
  • ***NSCC Pictou Campus - 39 Acadia Avenue, Stellarton, NS

Northwood Career College


Street Address: 130 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Suite 1, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2C4
Contact: Cheryl King
Phone: 902-454-3391
Registered Programs:
  • ***130 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Suite 1, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2C4
  • Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Recognition Prior Learning (RPL) Phase II
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • ***Ivy Meadows / Beaver Bank Campus 125 Knowles Crescent Beaver Bank, NS B4G 1E7
  • Continuing Care Assistant

Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society


Street Address: 6208 Quinpool Road, 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS, B3L 1A3
Contact: Joe Malek
Phone: 902-423-7114
Fax: 902-423-3346
Web: http://www.nscece.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Early Childhood Assistant Certificate
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education Accelerated Diploma
  • Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
  • Early Childhood Education Diploma
  • Early Childhood Education- Hybrid Diploma- Part Time
  • Early Childhood Education with PLAR - Entry Level
  • Early Childhood Education with PLAR Diploma

Nova Scotia Firefighters School


Street Address: 48 Powder Mill Road, Waverley, NS, B2R 1E9
Contact: Mr. John Cunningham
Phone: 902-861-3823
Fax: 902-860-0255
Web: http://www.fireschool.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Certified Level 1 & 2 Firefighter

Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare


Street Address: 7 Scarfe Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1W4
Mailing Address: PO Box 38073 STN Burnside, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X2
Contact: Elizabeth Murphy
Registered Programs:
  • Veterinary Assistant

Operating Engineers Investment Limited


Street Address: 296 Grey Mountain Road, Falmouth, NS, B0P 1L0
Mailing Address: 251 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2A9
Contact: Joseph MacLellan
Phone: 902-865-8844
Fax: 902-864-0676
Web: http://www.trainingforthefuture.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Crane Course
  • Fundamentals of Earthmoving

Oxford International College Halifax


Street Address: 1800 Hollis Street, Floor 4, Halifax NS, B3J 3N4
Contact: Katie Christie, School Director
Phone: (902) 491-1526
Web: http://www.oicolleges.com
Registered Programs:
  • ACE TESOL Certificate
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Hybrid Early Childhood Education Diploma
  • Early Childhood Education

PeopleWorx


Street Address: 11 Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook, NS, B4R 0A4
Contact: Kim Aker, Executive Director
Phone: 902-679-7589
Fax: 902-678-0079
Web: http://www.peopleworx.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Continuing Care Assistant

Ravensberg College


Street Address: 1658 Bedford Highway, Suite 0200, Bedford, NS, B4A 2X9
Phone: 902-482-4704
Fax: 902-404-4225
Web: http://www.ravensbergcollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Currently no programs registered

Success College of Applied Arts and Technology


Street Address: 800 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1R8
Contact: Paul Surette, Campus Administrator
Phone: 902-865-8283
Fax: 902-865-0285
Web: http://www.successcollege.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Currently no programs registered

Transport Training Centres of Canada Ltd.


Street Address: 9 Pettipas Drive, Unit 1, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1K1
Contact: Mr. John Beaudry
Phone: 902-468-8999
Fax: 902-468-7122
Web: http://www.ttcc.ca
Registered Programs:
  • Straight Truck Program (Class 3)
  • Transport Training Program (Class 1) with Internship

UA 56 Pipe Trades Career College Inc.


Street Address: 40 Neptune Crescent, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4R8
Contact: Mr. Darren Muise
Phone: 902-442-0120
Fax: 902-463-6770
Web: http://www.ualocal56.ca/
Registered Programs:
  • Pipe Trades Pre-Employment
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