Participants of the Mobile Construction Experience (MCE) are immersed in a live, outdoor “construction zone”. The MCE is a one-of-a-kind custom 53’ trailer, built to showcase Industrial-Commercial- Institutional (ICI) construction sector careers. Hands-on activities are guided by industry professionals at each of the booths.

THE MCE:

  • Provides youth with experiential career exploration opportunities in the ICI construction sector
  • Increases youth engagement in rural Nova Scotia
  • Supports youth in making informed educational and career decisions

MCE VISITS INCLUDE:

  • A safety orientation with NSCSC staff
  • Timed rotations at each of the interactive booths, with trades professionals present
  • An opportunity to provide feedback on the experience

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD KNOW:

  • The MCE is an outdoor experience, please dress appropriately
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: hard hats, safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves are provided to participants when necessary
  • Supervision is required at a 1:15 adult to youth ratio

FEATURED OCCUPATIONS

  • Boilermaker
  • Bricklayer
  • Carpenter/Millwright
  • Construction Management
  • Electrician
  • Finishing Trades
  • Insulator
  • Ironworker
  • Labourer
  • Management
  • Non-Destructive Tester
  • Operating Engineer
  • Pipe Trades
  • Sheet Metal Worker

*Subject to availability of trades professionals within the community.