Events from May 15 – May 29 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Speed Networking with CEED and BNI

The Halifax Club 1682 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE, CREATE, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea.... CEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! Our goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. CEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. CEED presents, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. BNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. Form deeper, productive, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at The Halifax Club. In this event, you will have a chance to: Connect with professionals in a speed networking style Foster new relationships Master networking skills and discover new opportunities Don't miss this unique networking event! Happening at the Halifax Club on July 19th at 4:30 pm. Register now to reserve your spot!

The Power of Intentional Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps

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Topic: The Power of Intentional Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps Description In today’s tightening labour market, accessing skilled talent is a key factor in helping businesses thrive. The Conference Board of Canada predicts that the immigrant talent pool will be the main source of net labour force growth in Canada, yet it can be difficult to tap into. Within the labour pool itself, immigrants experience many barriers to finding meaningful work in their industry. The award-winning Halifax Connector Program helps address challenges for both employers and immigrants. It is an intentional networking program that puts immigrants directly in touch with local businesspeople, civil servants, and community leaders – people who are in the habit of making introductions and connecting others to opportunities. Immigrants quickly build their professional network while employers meet new skilled talent. It’s a win-win. The Connector Program model has been replicated in over 30 communities in Canada and internationally. This webinar will showcase three business stories of connecting and hiring immigrant talent, and the importance of building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Panellists Mike Johnston – Founder and CEO, REDspace Maayan Harel – Program Manager, Aerospace and Defence, Enginuity Inc. […]

Patio After Hours- Office Interiors

Office Interiors Patio 200-2 Ralston Ave, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an evening of sunshine, drinks, and great conversation at Office Interiors! The right office space design can have a huge impact on a workplace and the people who use it. IN PERSON EVENT PROTOCOLS: Capacity: Venues will be operating at full capacity. Masks: Masks are encouraged Physical distancing: Physical distancing is encouraged. Sanitizer Stations: Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the venue, including at registration. All attendees must sanitize at registration before entering. Date and Time Wednesday, July 20, 2022 4:30 - 6:30 pm Location 200-2 Ralston Ave Dartmouth, NS B3B 1B8 Fees/Admission Free for Members and Guests Contact Information Neha Bhojwani, Event Coordinator Send Email

How IP Can Enable your Business Strategy

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Topic: How IP Can Enable your Business Strategy Description Understanding intellectual property and developing an IP strategy that is aligned with your overall business objectives is essential for the growth and success of your organization. Embedding appropriate IP guideposts within your business strategy will better position you to identify strategic opportunities that build into your organizational roadmap and align your culture and processes with your IP strategy. Join us for an interactive 60 minute discussion with industry thought leaders from Attabotics and the Innovation Asset Collective where we will look at: How an IP strategy increases your company’s value Key considerations when creating IP portfolios and strategies Identifying your commercially valuable pinch points Practical guidelines for working with experts Presenters: Erin Pisko, VP, IP Strategy, Innovation Asset Collective Neeraj Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer, Attabotics Inc. Time: Jul 21, 2022 10:00 AM in Vancouver

Wage Subsidies for IT talent

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Need Tech Talent? Like wage subsidies? don't miss this event! About this event If you are looking for IT talent take a close look at this program from ICTC. We are offering mid-career professionals transitioning from the Oil & Gas sector into tech together with a wage subsidy of up to $7000 to help you decide if they would be a great addition to your team. Currently available for initial 3-4 subsidized month work terms are recently upskilled Cloud Developers. Available to start in August and September there will be talent recently upskilled in Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Product Marketing and IT Network Management. If hiring a mid-career professions like Dylan, a P. Eng with several years of experience as a project engineer who has transitioned to cloud development sounds interesting, don't miss this event.

How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner

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Webinar Registration Topic How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner Description Whether you’re beginning a university degree later in life or returning to your studies in the middle or near the end of your career, we offer learner advising to answer questions about course selection or program decision-making. Join Jennifer Hann, our Mature Student Advisor, as she walks you through what you need to know about re-entering university as a mature learner and how we can help you along the way. Time Oct 18, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax  

Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada

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More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching underserved young adults ages 17-30 into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide youth with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Youth do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed youth who are female-identified, IBPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and youth with disabilities. Join us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/

WTWT Fireside Chat: Women Navigating Male Dominated Spaces

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join us for the WTWT Fireside Chat: Women Navigating Male Dominated Spaces with Sally Ng and Ashlee Donaher on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Sally and Ashlee combined have over 25+ years of working in entrepreneurship, technology and the corporate world. They both have worked in male dominated industries and environments such as military, engineering, aviation, tech startups, energy sector and more. They’ve experienced first hand many of the struggles that other women are facing having worked for small scaling startups to Fortune 1000 corporations. They’ve both organized and volunteered for countless community initiatives such as Techstars Startup Weekends and many others. They mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and have helped judge and prep startups for pitch competitions and investment. They each have their own unique styles and methods of navigating situations that have oftentimes made them uncomfortable. This Fireside Chat will be an interactive session, where topics/themes will be brought forth as a group at the beginning of the event.

Venn Garage Pitch

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As a tech innovator and founder, you navigate a challenging road to entrepreneurial success. Having a solid technology engine, business strategy and a dedicated mentor, right when you start, can make this journey smoother. THE PROGRAM The Venn Garage is a tailored, self-paced, hybrid (virtual and in-person) incubator program designed to help tech-based New Brunswick startups test and validate their tech strategy, acquire early-adopter customers and initial funding, and get ready to grow and scale their business. You bring the drive, curiosity, solution design and hard work. We'll bring the leadership, global expertise, resources and network to help you move forward. Next open pitch days: July 28 (virtual pitches) and 29 (in-person, in Moncton)