Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10 am Where: Online – A computer with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone is required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. REGISTER

Join the TECHNATION’s National Board of Directors on June 23 for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will discuss the ongoing success on behalf of our members. Following the AGM will be a dynamic roundtable discussion with experienced C-suite level female leaders. Grab a beverage of your choice and get updated on current TECHNATION activities from National Board Chair Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada, including financials, the appointment of new directors, and an overview of the year from Angela Mondou, President & CEO of TECHNATION. After the formal portion of the AGM, we move directly into a panel presentation of female CEOs on diversity disruption. Growth in diverse representation on boards and in C-suites at technology companies has increased worldwide in the past ten years. However, there is still a long way to go in Canada. There are sweeping disparities between men and women in representation at the highest levels and in pay, and the Canadian technology industry is no exception REGISTER

Come join us for our Summer Social (Socially-Distanced Edition) We miss your faces and decided to put together a social-distance picnic! Feel free to chat about whatever you want, WordPress-related or not. There is no set agenda. Come at any point during the 2 hours. WHERE WE'LL MEET Near North Park/Cunard Side baseball diamond (south of Cunard Roundabout). See photo. RULES: Now, as always, our meetup is a place to be respectful and welcoming to EVERYONE. We are abiding by the regulations set out by the Province (https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/what-it-means-for-nova-scotians/#gatherings). This ensures a safe and anxiety-free meetup: - Bring your own blanket, picnic-style food, and non-alcoholic bevvy. - Pets are welcomed, ask the owners their comfort level of contact before interacting. - While the province states that "Informal social gathering limit outdoors is up to 25 people without social distancing and masks" we understand not everyone is comfortable with close contact, may wish to still wear a mask, etc. We ask that everyone that attends practices social distancing unless the person you are talking to confirms they are fine with close contact. We know these rules are a bit more demanding than usual, but please understand we are aiming to provide a […]

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10am Where: Online – A computer with reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone are required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. REGISTER

Our no-cost skills training and job placement program equips you for roles like Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA/Tester and other in-demand jobs requiring digital skills. Program participants also earn marketable certifications like Google IT Support Professional and Microsoft Azure at no cost. More than 80% of our graduates have secured full-time employment. You don't need to have a background in tech to start your career with us. If you need to find work quickly and are eager to learn new skills, we are the program for you! Learn more about launching your digital career with NPower Canada's no-cost tech training and job placement program. Apply early for programs starting in September! REGISTER