Events

Interested in learning more about our Get into IT Program? We invite you to join us for one of our information sessions! Applications for the program will be opening 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 no cost program for training and upskilling Indigenous Persons, Black Nova Scotians, persons of African Descent, racially visible individuals, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and women. Participants must be 18+, unemployed or underemployed*, have a high school diploma, GED certificate or a referral from a community organization, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and are a Nova Scotia resident. Professional development, industry networking opportunities, and in-course support will also be offered as part of this 25-week technical skills training program. A major objective is to ensure that by the end of this course, graduates find meaningful job opportunities that will allow them to become active members of the province’s tech sector, and contribute to a diverse and innovative industry. Join us for an Information Session followed-up with a […]

Interested in learning more about our Get into IT Program? We invite you to join us for one of our information sessions! Applications for the program will be opening 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 no cost program for training and upskilling Indigenous Persons, Black Nova Scotians, persons of African Descent, racially visible individuals, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and women. Participants must be 18+, unemployed or underemployed*, have a high school diploma, GED certificate or a referral from a community organization, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and are a Nova Scotia resident. Professional development, industry networking opportunities, and in-course support will also be offered as part of this 25-week technical skills training program. A major objective is to ensure that by the end of this course, graduates find meaningful job opportunities that will allow them to become active members of the province’s tech sector, and contribute to a diverse and innovative industry. Join us for an Information Session followed-up with a […]

Labour Standards legislation sets out the minimum employment rules in Nova Scotia that employers and employees have to follow. It also sets out rules specific to the recruitment of workers and the hiring of foreign workers. Employees, employers, and recruiters have rights and responsibilities under these rules. Join this session to hear from Claire Ryan (MPA to learn about employment rights and employment law in Nova Scotia. Claire is a Research & Awareness Officer for the province’s Labour Standards Division. In this session, you will learn about: Employment rights and responsibilities under the Labour Standards Code The minimum employment rules in Nova Scotia that employers and employees have to follow (such as pay, protected leaves, ending employment, etc.) Rules specific to the recruitment of workers and the hiring of foreign workers How a person who believes the rules have been broken can file a complaint with the Labour Standards Division To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+

Are you curious about what it takes to work in the exciting world of tech? Interested in different career paths, but not sure where to start? Virtusa is hosting a series of tech-focused webinars to help students and recent graduates learn more about the industry trends and what opportunities await! AI/ML is a high intensity industry word. The industrialization of these technologies is in the early stage and just accelerating. Academia, industries, and the start-up ecosystem are consistently evolving their efforts based on learning from implementation. However, the path to coded engineering discipline is still in the making.