FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2025
Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Pilot Program Cohort 3 Graduation – Pilot Program Wraps With Success
Lawrencetown, NS – The Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Council (AHBRSC) proudly announces the successful completion of the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals (THCF) microcredential pilot program, which concluded with the graduation of its third cohort on Friday, June 21, 2025.
Over the course of three cohorts, the THCF program provided participants with foundational carpentry training, hands-on construction experience, and multiple industry-recognized safety certifications. The program, held at the Lawrencetown Education Centre, offered learners of all ages a meaningful pathway into Nova Scotia’s growing housing construction industry.
The graduation ceremony welcomed families, industry partners, past graduates, and special guest MLA Chris Palmer from Labour, Skills and Immigration, who shared remarks on the importance of trades training and workforce development in addressing Nova Scotia’s housing and labour challenges.
AHBRSC extends deep thanks to instructors Kirstene and Kyle, whose dedication, expertise, and mentorship guided participants through all three successful cohorts. Their commitment played a vital role in creating a supportive and skill-building learning environment.
Special thanks also go to our program partners: Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration, Cape Breton University, Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, and the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association. Their collaboration was essential to the success of the pilot and its community impact.
As we close this pilot phase, AHBRSC is proud of the momentum built through THCF, and this is just the beginning. With strong results and community interest, plans are underway to expand the program province-wide.
Stay tuned for a formal announcement on the next phase of the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals program and how it will continue to support Nova Scotians entering careers in the housing construction industry.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Emma Langenhoff
Communications & Marketing Lead
Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Council
emma.langenhoff@ahbrsc.ca