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Shannex Hackathon

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Are you interested in improving long-term care in Canada? Do you want a chance to tackle current, real-world challenges using current health data? Then register for the Shannex Hackathon hosted by Pulse, Dalhousie's Health Innovation Sandbox! Work in interdisciplinary teams to develop data-driven solutions to current, real-world problems Register individually or with a team (up to 5 people per team) Opportunity to win a summer 2022 internship with Shannex after the event Gift card prizes to be won Students from all faculties and departments are encouraged to apply. Please register by February 23, 2022

ADVANCE: International Women’s Day Celebration

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To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we created Women to Watch – Entrepreneurs Building Our Communities; a video contest open to all Nova Scotian women in business. The Centre for Women in Business along with RBC, our event’s Gold Sponsor, are asking for video submissions of no longer than 60 seconds, from Nova Scotian women business owners and entrepreneurs who want to share about themselves, their businesses, and what being a woman in business in 2022 means to them. On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 9-10 a.m. we will gather virtually to reveal the contest winners and share in a light celebration of International Women’s Day and the incredible community of women we serve.

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Report Automation

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Reporting can be time consuming, met with resistance, and underused. This webinar will provide practical tips and tricks for making reporting more valuable for all stakeholders. After this webinar you will know how to; Simplify data tracking and data entry Save time when interpreting reports Design a framework to guide your reporting processes Meet your presenter Kevin D’Aguiar, , Principal Consultant/Owner of Matters of Data With over 22 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin owns and operates an analytics consulting business, Matters of Data Inc. He has a passion for building Data Culture and improving Data Maturity. Kevin has provided value for clients spanning a variety of industries including Finance, Travel and Tourism, Tele-Communication, Retail, and Construction. About Matters of Data Inc. Matters of Data Inc. provides Analytics consulting to businesses who want to grow using data-driven insights. With specialized knowledge in Data Storytelling, Data Literacy Improvement, and Digital Analytics, Matters of Data Inc. can partner with companies in need of consulting, workshops, or those looking for a more “hands-on” approach to solving their Data challenges.

Cyber Protection: Securing the student experience

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K-12 schools have become the most targeted sector for ransomware – making cyber protection a top priority among school boards to ensure a safe environment for students. How can you stay ahead of tomorrow’s security challenges in the face of constant attack? Is there a viable way of limiting the exposure due to the surge in external devices logging onto the school infrastructure? Compugen has brought together industry leaders to discuss current best practices and emerging innovations that seek to address the biggest security challenges in education. If you are an IT leader, educator or decision-maker, this session is for you. In this one-hour session, we’ll cover the following trending topics: Cybersecurity: How to improve cyber resiliency and mitigate pervasive cyber threats such as ransomware Protecting personal information: Key strategic considerations for protecting both students and educator’s sensitive data from unauthorized access Beyond IT security: Keeping students safe online

WomenHack

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WomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events and jobs. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. WomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events, jobs, and reviews. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace for all. Our diversity recruiting events target some of the most talented women in tech which include software developers, designers, and product talent. Our virtual events are kicked off on the Welcome Stage with keynotes, followed by our signature rapid-interviews through our online video matching platform. Our virtual events can be just as effective as our in-person events since you'll have the opportunity to connect with more candidates. BRING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSIVENESS INTO TECH We invite you to join us in working towards the vision of equalizing the playing field in the tech industry while building mutually benefitting from an inclusive team.

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Breaking into Tech: A Female Perspective

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Join Digital Nova Scotia, resulta, REDSpace, Wattpad, Verb Interactive and Dash Hudson at March’s TalkingTech event “Breaking Into Tech: A Female Perspective” in celebration of International Women’s Day! We hope to see you there! Featuring the voices of: Jenn Priske, Senior Executive at REDSpace Katie Wright, Senior Engineering Manager at Wattpad Meghan Henneberry, Manager of Recruitment at Dash Hudson Brianne Bezanson, Project Manager at VERB Interactive Sasha Kosanov, Head of Human Resources at resulta With Moderator, Teyawna Stewart, Director of Human Resources at resulta

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Cyber Security Basics for E-commerce

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Learn the basics of why and how bad actors typically attack small business websites and how to prevent your business from becoming a victim of these vicious, anonymous attacks. In this webinar, Joel Arbuckle from Arbuckle Media will help you familiarize yourself with the types of attacks, what to look for, how to know when you’re under attack, and what to do before, during and after an attack has taken place. You will learn how to set up prevention methods, how to monitor for threats, the basic steps to undertake when you find yourself under attack and the policies and procedures you can put in place with your staff and team in order to prevent the spread of threats. This webinar is offered in partnership between Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia through DigiPort, a one-stop-shop of interactive services and educational opportunities to help tourism businesses develop digital marketing skills and access professional support to improve their online presence.

Startup Bootcamp: Fundraising 101 for Founders

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Volta & Silicon Valley Bank present a four-part virtual startup bootcamp focused on Fundraising for Founders. Ready to raise? From Fundraising Basics to Signing the Agreement (and everything in between), join Laith Shukri, Sr. Market Development Manager from Silicon Valley Bank in Canada for a four-part virtual panel series designed specifically for startup Founders in Atlantic Canada. Silicon Valley Bank has invited guest speakers and ecosystem experts to help you break down the fundraising process so that you can scale your innovation with the right partners in your corner.

The New #Marketing Madness: To Dos and To Don’ts

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This session will offer attendees an honest and frank conversation around marketing dos and don’ts in this pandemic/epidemic world. The New #Marketing Madness: To-Dos and To-Don’ts Finding, engaging and offering “the right” customer a reason to “choose you” should be every business’s challenge. Companies with the mindset “build it and they’ll come” will not survive in this pandemic/epidemic world we now live in. They need to dig deep and understand ‘human’ needs, be honest and unique in their positioning and promise, and ensure ongoing value and appreciation that brings people back. With countries now settling into a post-Covid world, significant shifts in human behaviour and demands due to the pandemic, evolution of technical services that have streamlined the purchase process, and this new age of audience engagement, companies need to be more effective with their marketing efforts. Being good doesn’t work anymore. Being better through creative, focused, and relevant marketing activity delivers success. Without understanding, you underdeliver. Without clarity, there’s confusion. Without focus, you fail.

Ocean Farming Series – Food Security & Environmental Sustainability

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Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the second Ocean Farming session in a FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Food Security & Environmental Sustainability on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The session will feature panel presentations and discussions with Stacey McCarthy, Marketing & Communications Manager, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia, Alicia Lake, Executive Director, Cape Breton Food Hub, and Allison McIsaac, Biologist of Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission. The session will be moderated by Amanda Mombourquette, Community Innovation Lead at Nova Scotia Community College. This event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership's and Nova Scotia Community College’s Ocean Farming Series, bringing our local Cape Breton - Unama'ki business community together to hear from industry experts on a range of topics important to the success and growth of the ocean farming sector on Cape Breton Island.

ICTC’s WIL Digital Student Wage Subsidy Information Session

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Wage subsidy support for hiring students. ICTC’s WIL Digital student wage subsidy program currently provides up to $7500 per eligible student and has supported more than 500 students across Atlantic Canada this year in full and part- time positions of varying duration. Join ICTC’s Atlantic coordinator, Tim Perron, at one of the WIL Digital workshops this spring to hear more about this program and how it can help you make student part of your talent strategy. The next workshop session is March 11 with Melanie Little, CEO & Founder of NS Startup vLife. Melanie will share her experience of hiring her first student and talk about the ICTC application process. Don't miss this session and be sure to check out the vLife site at https://vlifeapp.ca/

Immigration Information Session for Tech Companies

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Learn How to Use Immigration Programs to Meet your Hiring Needs! techNL and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) are hosting an information session for tech sector companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you are a tech sector employer, you can attend for free and learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs and resources to help you attract, hire, and retain global tech talent. Join OIM Officer, Kamrul Islam, for the 60-minute virtual information session on March 15, 10-11am NST. Atlantic Immigration Program: Following the success of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, the government announced the creation of a permanent program in 2022. This program was designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified foreign workers to support growth in Atlantic Canada and international graduates who want to stay in the region after graduation. Learn about this new permanent program, which will continue to be a flagship regional economic immigration program in the Atlantic Provinces. Resources for employers: Learn about the wide variety of resources and how they can support you in hiring and retaining foreign talent. Recruiting Global Talent: Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming, however this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search.