Canada is experiencing a labour and skills shortage, resulting from a perfect Storm: an aging population; an immigration halt during COVID + huge processing backlogs; and skills gaps resulting from increased automation. We will discuss considerations for employers when evaluating whether hiring a foreign worker might be a possible solution for you. We will focus on the WHY’s of hiring a foreign worker versus HOW to hire a foreign worker. We will discuss the Global Skills Strategy, which is specifically designed to help Canadian employers bring foreign workers with technology skills to Canada in a timely manner. We will answer common questions about the Global Skills Strategy, including the options and benefits that the Global Skills Strategy offers, who qualifies for it, and whether it really works. Finally, we will discuss retention strategies for your foreign workers (whether you have hired foreign workers on open work permits that you hired from within Canada, or whether you supported their work permit application from outside Canada), such as supporting your foreign workers for permanent residence. Key Takeaways To consider the important questions that will help you decide whether hiring a foreign worker is an appropriate strategy for your business To learn about […]

In this one-hour online session, we will discuss what Scrum is and how your team can use it to get better results in team interaction and product delivery. Learn why more and more organizations are implementing Scrum, which is an Agile framework. Based on small teams and short iterations, Scrum gives a framework for achieving customer satisfaction, higher team morale and improved return on investment. We will give details on the Scrum Workshop given by DNS. 16 Apr 2024 10:00 AM  

ChatGPT has recently introduced “GPTs”, custom versions of ChatGPT that you can create by combining custom instructions, extra knowledge, and any blend of skills. This session will demonstrate how to create your own GPT to help with any variety of day-to-day tasks or organizational processes. We will give you the knowledge and space to build your own GPT in this workshop, diving deeper into testing, improving, and optimizing your GPT. Webinar Takeaways: What use cases GPTs are best used for How GPTs work (similarities and differences from ChatGPT) How to create your own GPT Meet your presenter... Robert Newcombe is an Industrial Engineer and a passionate advocate for using AI to transform organizational productivity. After a decade of consulting experience, gaining project, coaching, and training experience in many different sectors and industries, he started Newcombe Consulting to help others improve their operations with generative AI.  

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for all members of the tech ecosystem to come together and connect at the Here We Code: Tech Fusion networking event, hosted by the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University in collaboration with Digital Nova Scotia and SuperNOVA. When: May 2nd, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Atlantica Hotel, Halifax NS This event aims to be a catalyst for fostering meaningful relationships across the tech community. By bringing together diverse stakeholders including industry professionals, educators, government representatives, and social organizations, we aim to propel the talent pipeline forward, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. What to Expect: Moderated Speed Networking: Connect with various stakeholders to exchange ideas, initiatives, talent, and more! You might meet your next:  Top tech talent for your company or organization Collaborators for new initiatives, programs, and startups Audience for your next event Mentor or mentee in the industry Who Should Attend:  Industry Professionals and Recruiters Students Interested in Tech Staff and Faculty from Post-Secondary Institutions Non-profits/Social Organizations Government Agencies and Departments Investors and Philanthropists What is Here We Code?  Here We Code is a digital innovation campaign aimed at positioning Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s […]

AI is everywhere today. Is it in your company’s products? In this session we will explore: Things to consider when making your products “smart” with AI How to ensure AI-enabled products play well with your company’s strategy, and How to use less of that crucial resource, data, while getting good performance in AI capabilities This session will be part talk, part interactive discussion. We will look at specific tools to assess your company’s AI priorities, and techniques to make AI models less data-hungry. 3 Key Takeaways  Discover opportunities for adding AI to your products using a structured, disciplined analysis Assess what is needed for your company to fully leverage new strategic possibilities offered by AI Learn about contemporary approaches to training performant AI and machine learning models with less data Meet your presenter.. Nick Pogrebnyakov Head of AI and Data Science at Sparrow BioAcoustics Nick has held positions in both academia and industry. Before joining Sparrow, Nick was a Technical Lead and a Machine Learning Engineer at Twitter. For 13 years he was an Associate Professor of International Business at Copenhagen Business School, where he taught on and researched technology strategy, international business strategy, and innovation in supply chains. With […]