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Three Reasons Why DigiPort is Bringing Momentum to the Tech Wave in Nova Scotia

January 25, 2022

Nova Scotia may not be the first place you think of when talking about tech hubs like Toronto, Ottawa, or Vancouver. However, we’re seeing more and more reports (like this one from Global News) indicating that Halifax is shifting, and creating a climate of start ups, and young professionals; the perfect recipe for becoming a leading tech hub in Canada. In the tech industry, we know that with high budgets [...]

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Meet our Get into IT Students of the Month: December 2021

December 22, 2021

Our Get Into IT Program allows us the opportunity to profile up-and-coming tech talent! This month we are celebrating Genc Haxhiu and Alicia Chapman as our students of the month, so if you’re potentially looking for a new hire, keep reading to learn a little more about them. Our first student of the month Alicia Chapman has been working in various settings within the retail industry for over 15 years [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month!

December 15, 2021

Congratulations to Jean-paul Boudreau and Tanja Keselj for their success in Digital Nova Scotia’s Skills for Hire program! Digital Nova Scotia’s Skills for Hire program is working to help aspiring IT professionals become industry experts by assisting on their career journeys. Tanja and Jean-paul have demonstrated exceptional involvement and progress in the program, and as a result, we would like to highlight them as students of the month. If you [...]

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Meet our Student of the Month: November 2021

December 10, 2021

Our Get Into IT Program allows us the opportunity to profile up-and-coming tech talent! This month we are celebrating Kate-Lynn Shediac and Dalwinder Singh as our students of the month, so if you’re potentially looking for a new hire, keep reading to learn a little more about them. Introducing Kate-Lynn Shediac! We’d like to give Kate-lynn a virtual round of applause for her efforts in the Get Into IT, IT [...]

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Embark on your New Digital Journey with DigiPort!

December 1, 2021

Digital Nova Scotia partners with Tourism Nova Scotia to launch DigiPort, a digital resource for tourism businesses to access services and supports to improve their online presence and learn digital marketing skills Today, Digital Nova Scotia is excited to share that DigiPort has officially launched. The newest feature of the Tourism Digital Assistance Program (TDAP), DigiPort will help address current digital knowledge gaps and provide sustainable digital practices to Nova [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month!

November 19, 2021

Congratulations to Diego Romero and Jerry Swain for their success in the Skills for Hire program. Diego and Jerry have demonstrated exceptional involvement with coursework and live sessions, and as a result, they have been chosen as students of the month! Our Skills for Hire program strives to provide support to a variety of individuals who are each on a journey to build a career in the tech sector, with [...]

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Meet our Get Into IT Students of the Month – Joshua & MJ!

November 5, 2021

Our Get Into IT Program has officially launched, and we love the opportunity to profile up-and-coming tech talent! This month we are celebrating Joshua Levy, and Mehul Jagawat (MJ) as our students of the month, so if you’re potentially looking for a new hire, keep reading to learn a little more about them. Joshua grew up in rural Nova Scotia and identifies as being a part of the autism community. [...]

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Meet our 2021 Digital Diversity Award Winners!

October 21, 2021

Leaders and Diversity Champions in Tech Celebrated at Digital Nova Scotia’s 6th Annual Digital Diversity Awards HALIFAX – OCTOBER 21, 2021- Diversity champions in Nova Scotia’s tech sector were recognized earlier today at the 6th annual Digital Diversity Awards presented by Digital Nova Scotia, hosted in partnership with the Centre for Women in Business’s INNOVATE event. These awards celebrate leaders and organizations that are leading and promoting diversity and inclusion [...]

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A Natural Fit: Todd Hill Farms & OakTree Designs

October 21, 2021

Offered in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Digital Nova Scotia’s Digital Assistance Program for Small Business (DAP-SB) connects eligible businesses with digital service providers to help them adapt to the digital economy, attract more customers, and grow sales. We spoke with small business, Todd Hill Farm and digital service provider, OakTree Designs to share their experience with DAP-SB. Located in Enfield, NS, Todd Hill Farm is a non-profit farm, [...]

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Get a Taste of Tourism during Small Business Week

October 20, 2021

It is officially Small Business Week! Here at Digital Nova Scotia, we love and appreciate all the businesses that make Nova Scotia such an amazing place to live and work. In celebration of the week, we wanted to take the opportunity to spotlight some amazing small businesses that are working with DNS through our Tourism Digital Assistance Program (TDAP). Funded by and delivered in partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia, TDAP [...]

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MEBO, MK, NSCC Partner with IBM Canada to Launch the Unama’ki P-TECH School Model for Indigenous Youth

October 12, 2021

Cape Breton (NS), October 12, 2021: Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO), Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey (MK) and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), along with IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced they are partnering to deliver the Unama’ki P-TECH School Model (Pathways in Technology, Early College High School) to the Indigenous youth in Nova Scotia. This event will mark the opening of the first ever Mik’maw P-TECH school. The school program will be based in [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Student of the Month – Sarvesh!

October 7, 2021

Sarvesh Bhalerao is our Skills for Hire Student of the Month, bringing 17 years of experience to the table. An award-winning designer with recognizable work with advertising, multimedia, and software companies, Sarvesh thrived on helping companies launch their products and services successfully through creative advertising strategies to achieve their expected revenues. Outside of work, Sarvesh adores wildlife, nature photography, cooking, and travelling. By utilizing his diverse design expertise, he aspires [...]

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A Successful Summer at The Digital Discovery Camp

October 5, 2021

For the last 7 years, Digital Nova Scotia has worked in partnership with The Discovery Centre to run our Digital Discovery Camps across Nova Scotia. Digital Discovery Camp has made its mark on Nova Scotian communities, focusing on reaching underrepresented and marginalized communities across the province. The entry-level camps for young tech enthusiasts are hosted at the Discovery Centre and various locations throughout Nova Scotia and would not be possible without [...]

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Finding the Right People: Challenges and Solutions in the Digital Economy

September 16, 2021

To be competitive in the global economy, the use of effective digital technologies is essential. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for digital skills and technologies, and innovative digital solutions allowed businesses to survive amidst one of the greatest socioeconomic disruptions in recent memory. To get the most out of digital technologies, you need the right people. Participation in the digital economy requires digitally-skilled workers – every sector needs digitally [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month for August 2021!

August 20, 2021

The last year has been challenging for many people, and sometimes it takes something new and exciting to help get you out of a rut. That’s exactly what Skills for Hire was for our Nova Scotia student of the month, Alfred Frendo-Cumbo. A 31-year old self-taught freelance software developer with a background in chemistry, Alfred grew up both in Canada and Germany. With an interest in beautiful but functional websites, [...]

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