Events for October 4, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Workshop: Developing an Effective EDI Business Plan – Halifax

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax

During this half-day workshop, we will be focusing on developing an effective Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) business plan that aligns with your organization's vision and objectives. The workshop will be facilitated by an expert keynote speaker who has extensive experience in the field of EDI. Their expertise will help guide you through the process of developing an effective EDI plan and provide valuable insights. -------------------------------- Workshop Details: Expert Keynote Speaker: Our esteemed keynote speaker, will deliver a thought-provoking presentation on the importance of EDI in today's business landscape. They will also provide practical strategies and best practices for successful implementation. Facilitated Business Plan Development: Through interactive sessions, you will have the opportunity to work on your own EDI business plan with guidance from the speaker. This hands-on approach will help you customize your strategies and goals to suit your unique business needs. Business Plan Template: To assist you in structuring your EDI business plan, we will provide a comprehensive template that covers key areas such as leadership commitment, recruitment and hiring, training and education, workplace policies, and community engagement. This template will serve as a valuable resource for your future EDI initiatives. Networking Opportunities: The workshop will also provide an excellent platform for […]

ACENET: Introductory Programming with Python

Online

This is a beginner level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of introductory programming with Python. This includes data types, conditional statements, loops and functions, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using Python in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate level experience with a computer is highly recommended. You do need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. This workshop will take place on: Wednesday, September 27th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic time) Wednesday, October 4th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic time) Joining instructions will be provided prior to the first session. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail)

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Tech Sales Plus Information Session

Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more. If you're unable to attend our session on Wednesday, October 4, we will have another one on Wednesday, October 11.