Past Events from January 13, 2021 – January 21, 2021 – Page 2 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

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Changing Tides: Engaging Senior and Mid-Career Talent

Join us and leaders in industry and academia for a panel discussion on how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The successful acceleration of Canada’s Blue Economy relies on the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce. The value that seasoned workers can contribute to an industry cannot be overstated, and this is a topic that many employers in the region can relate to. Many efforts have focused on building the workforce pipeline with young talent in entry-level roles, but there is a strong demand for older, skilled, and experienced workers that is not being met. On January 13th, from 1-2 pm, we are joined by senior leaders in industry and academia to discuss how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The panel, led by Vice Admiral Jim King CMM, CD, RCN (Retired) (President, CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc.), with Tracey Laurence (ret’d Vice President Information Technology at Rogers Communications), Cdr Helga Budden (Commanding Officer Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit Nova Scotia/Newfoundland and Labrador), Rick Emberly (Founder, BoomersPlus), and Jamie Sangster (CEO, LeeWay Marine), will discuss how to keep mature talent involved in our ocean industries, or to entice them to transition from other industries […]

Building a Flexible Social Media Strategy

In the current COVID-19 environment, the message you need to communicate to your customers can shift quickly. It is important to be nimble and adapt to changing circumstances. How do you shift your social media message to promote your business during a temporary closure or when travel restrictions are in place? How do you keep your audience engaged if you’re closed during the winter? If you are open for business, how do you build loyalty and sales at this time of year? How do you make the most of paid social media if you want to spend advertising dollars? Join Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia for a webinar presented by Jonathan Duke, Vice President, Marketing and Innovation, m5 Marketing Communications.   Register Now

Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC) with ACENET & Compute Canada

This is a beginner session. Researchers across many disciplines use HPC to tackle analyses that would be either inefficient or impossible on a desktop. This session offers: a basic description of the infrastructure and support accessible through Compute Canada and ACENET, with entry-level advice about how to begin; an overview of the software packages available through Compute Canada and ACENET for applications, data analysis, and software development, and how to request specific software relevant to your work; and insight into the potential of parallel computing to accelerate your analysis. Details & Register

Free

Leading Through Change

Leading Through Change is a series filled with thought leadership, inspiration, and insights from business leaders and our greater community. You’ll learn about keeping customers and employees engaged from home, going digital to better meet demand, and how Customer 360 helps companies stay connected. And a special musical performance often closes the show. Sign up to learn how you can move your business forward. Register

Introduction to Linux

This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface. To access and use the ACENET and Compute Canada HPC clusters from your desktop, you will use a text-based "command line" interface. You will use the command line to move data around and run calculations. In this session, learn how to get started with the command line and how to perform some basic tasks: create and navigate directories for your data; upload and download files; manage your storage; and run programs on the computing clusters. Details & Register

Free

Elev8 – Youth Digital Programming Begins

Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre has partnered with Digital NS to offer FREE digital programming to youth in grades 6-8. This workshop will be held online and will be a 10 week series starting Jan 21. It will run Thursday evenings from 6pm - 8pm, ending March 25. With a day of presentation TBD. Elev8 is a digital program for students in grades 6-8. Build and test your own business ideas using technology and digital solutions while developing skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication. Technology & Entrepreneurship Web prototyping HTML CSS Java Script Databases Entrepreneurial styles Ideation & innovation Personas/Customer maping Business Model Canvas The Perfect Pitch Cost: $99/10-week program  Bursaries available upon request. Contact Leanne Strathdee at leanne.strathdee@acadiau.ca or 902-471-4549 for more information Organised By Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre Registration

$99

Business Support Series: Communicate to Connect

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Communicate to Connect: How to Build Relationships Through The Power of Writing The new normal of business development looks rather old-fashioned. We’ve gone back to the days before air travel connected us with prospects and potential funders from around the globe. Now, we’re depending once again on writing as the main tool to “get the word out" about innovative products and services. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn tips that will help your business thrive in the post-COVID-19 world. You’ll learn how to: Make the mental shift from explaining science to engaging readers Connect with your target audience in language that resonates with them Build trust one writing goal at a time Craft a prospecting email that sparks a conversation Register

Introduction to Shell Scripting

This workshop is designed for both new and experienced users. You’ll learn how to use the command line to carry out repetitive tasks, extract information from files quickly, combine commands in powerful ways, and capture a workflow so you can re-use it easily. Save time, reduce errors, and use Linux more effectively. Prerequisite: ACENET Basic Series Introduction to Linux, or previous experience with Linux. Details & Register

Free

Virtual Lunch + Learn: How to Recruit + Attract Global Talent

When looking to add valuable members to your team, the talent pool spans far beyond the Atlantic Canadian Ecosystem. International talent provide valuable skills, knowledge and expertise that can contribute significantly to the success of your business. Join us on Thursday, January 21 at 12:00pm, where Jennie Sanford, Head of Operations at Proposify, will discuss how they navigated the immigration system to recruit and retain global talent. Learn how you can do this for your organization to create an inclusive work environment. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion throughout this interactive session. Facilitator: Jennie Sanford Jennie is the Head of Operations at Proposify, a Halifax based SAAS company that helps create beautiful proposals and close more deals. Jennie oversees HR, compliance, and resource implementation for the company. Before working at Proposify, Jennie graduated from Dalhousie (Science) and NSCC(Human Resources). She has worked her way through various HR roles for the past 13 years and has become a Certified Human Resources Leader.Register

Free

Leading Through Change

Leading Through Change is a series filled with thought leadership, inspiration, and insights from business leaders and our greater community. You’ll learn about keeping customers and employees engaged from home, going digital to better meet demand, and how Customer 360 helps companies stay connected. And a special musical performance often closes the show. Sign up to learn how you can move your business forward. Register

Ocean Connector with Ron Allum

New Year, New OC! We are excited to have Ron Allum, an innovator for deep-sea explorations, join us for the first Ocean Connector of 2021! Ron Allum, Managing Director at Ron Allum Deepsea Services, is a submarine designer, cave diver and inventor. Allum is regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished cave divers. In 1983 he led an expedition to Cocklebiddy Cave on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain. The expedition achieved a world record push of 6.24 km into the cave system. AND... is our first guest for our Ocean Connector series in 2021. Join us on January 21st at 3:00 pm, as COVE CEO, Melanie Nadeau, chats with Ron from across the globe about his career, the advancement of ocean tech in the defence sector, working on the DeepSea Challenger with Canadian film director and producer, James Cameron, and more! Register

Ocean Connector with Ron Allum

Ron Allum, Managing Director at Ron Allum Deepsea Services, is a submarine designer, cave diver and inventor. Allum is regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished cave divers. In 1983 he led an expedition to Cocklebiddy Cave on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain. The expedition achieved a world record push of 6.24 km into the cave system. AND... is our first guest for our Ocean Connector series in 2021. Join us on January 21st at 3:00 pm (AST), as COVE CEO, Melanie Nadeau, chats with Ron from across the globe about his career, the advancement of ocean tech in the defence sector, working on the DeepSea Challenger with Canadian film director and producer, James Cameron, and more! Register

Free