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Meet Our June Get Into IT Students Of The Month!

June 30, 2022

A huge congratulations to our students of the month for June! These two Get Into IT participants have been actively engaging in all aspects of the program. First, from cybersecurity, we have Ashleigh Mcdougall who joined Get Into IT with a background in public relations. Deciding to make a change, Ashleigh wanted to find something that would continually challenge her. Having worked closely with the IT departments in her previous [...]

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Real Connections, Real Results – A DAPSB Story

June 9, 2022

As businesses continue to increase their reliance on technology and digital platforms, the need for support has grown. Throughout the past 3 years, many small businesses have had to pivot their operations online in a short timespan, creating a heightened need for digital upgrades and support. With the help of Nova Scotia’s growing tech sector, small businesses across the province are able to address their unique needs with specialists located [...]

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Fostering and Supporting Joint Research Initiatives

June 1, 2022

Did you know that existing research shows that companies who demonstrate positive onboarding see an 82% improvement in new hire retention rates and a 70% improvement in productivity? Earlier this year, Digital Nova Scotia was featured (page 28) in Saint Mary’s University’s Office of Innovation and Community Engagement’s (OICE) 2022 Report (which also featured our member Modest Tree – page 12). The feature story focused on Talent Retention in Tech, [...]

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Meet Our May Get Into IT Students Of The Month!

May 27, 2022

Our first student of the month of May is Mehnaaz Haniff, a 15-year resident of Nova Scotia who has an interest in tech that can be traced back to getting their first HP desktop computer in the late 90’s from their father. Mehnaaz started her career path as a Biochemical and Cellular Biology Cancer researcher. After choosing to become a stay-at-home parent to two wonderful children and take a step [...]

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VR & Healthcare, a Limitless Future: MARS VR

March 25, 2022

On the cusp of a new technological age, there have been countless breakthroughs that are sure to change the way we operate on a daily basis, and Virtual Reality is right at the forefront. For many, VR is still a foreign concept, but there are innovators all over the world who realize that VR has much more to offer than a good laugh when grandpa puts on the headset. Daniel [...]

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Welcome to BizBeacon!

February 24, 2022

The last two years have accelerated the need for digital adoption among small businesses globally, and in true Nova Scotian fashion, we have come together to support one another through these challenges. Today, we’re proud to officially announce the launch of BizBeacon, an online digital marketing resource hub, created in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development. Built by local digital experts for local businesses, BizBeacon provides easy [...]

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Second Cohort Launches for Get Into IT!

February 15, 2022

Providing training for 148 individuals from underrepresented communities in tech, Get Into IT helps participants build the skills needed to launch their careers and contribute to a diverse and innovative industry. Following the inaugural program cohort, which expects to graduate 62 learners next month, Get Into IT has officially opened applications for our two programs – IT Support Specialist Program (Google certified) and Cybersecurity Analyst (IBM certified). The program is [...]

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Applications for the Second Get into IT Cohort Open February 15th!

February 8, 2022

We are incredibly excited to announce that the second cohort for the Get into IT Program will begin on March 28th, 2022! We will be accepting applications on February 15th, 2022 for learners who are interested in pursuing an entry-level career as an IT Support Specialist or as a Cybersecurity Analyst. Designed to support those who have traditionally faced barriers entering Nova Scotia’s tech sector, Get Into IT is a [...]

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Meet our Get into IT Students of the Month: January 2022

January 31, 2022

Our first Student of the Month for Get Into IT, Erica Clark, is a young professional aspiring towards a career in Cybersecurity. A self-proclaimed tech-nerd, Erica’s interest in IT began at an early age as she recalls the excitement brought on by playing her Nintendo gaming console as a kid. Tech aside, Erica is a huge animal-lover, having had her pet dog as a study partner since September. When she’s [...]

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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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