Keynote with Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Jill Balser With a population of over one million people, Nova Scotia is growing quickly. The goal? To reach two million people by 2060. The Province of Nova Scotia wants to be strategic in this growth to build on the momentum we've been experiencing since 2015 provincewide, particularly here in Halifax. Leading the effort is Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Jill Balser. On June 23, please join us for a lunch and learn to learn more about how the Province is working to grow the population, attract the skilled workers we need most, address labour shortages, and make sure people feel welcome and stay. Reaching the goal of two million will take a team effort, come find out how your business can benefit and be part of the team. Presented by: Minister of Labour, Skills, and Immigration Jill Balser The Honourable Jill Balser was born and raised in Digby. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from the University of New Brunswick Saint John and a postgraduate diploma in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College. She is working toward completing her Master's Degree in Community Development. Minister […]

Join STEM Connector to network, celebrate our rebranding, and learn about the free flash mentorship program through DeepSense and Surge. About this event After two years of online meetings, let's re-connect in person! Join local students and industry professionals in the first STEM Connector networking event. Take time to make new connections, grow your network, and refresh yourself with local treats as we celebrate the rebranding of STEM Connector, formerly known as the DeepSense X SURGE Industry Mentorship Program. The event kicks off at 4pmADT and runs till 6pmADT, drop in at any point during that time for networking and refreshments. STEM Connector Program STEM Connector is a free program that uses a flash mentorship model to provide short-term but meaningful connections with mentors to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, chat and collaborate with people across the STEM spectrum. If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for STEM Connector today: https://deepsense.ca/mentorship/ Location The PIER is a sector-focused living lab for port innovation, planning and strategy established by the Halifax Port Authority. Located at the […]