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Skills For Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – Data Analytics

April 11, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Suman Bajwa Suman Bajwa is a lifelong learner with a powerful combination of credentials in both cybersecurity and data analytics. After completing [...]

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Invest Nova Scotia Now Recruiting for Trade Mission to Web Summit Vancouver 2025

March 26, 2025

Invest Nova Scotia is now accepting applications from Nova Scotia-based companies for an upcoming education trade mission to Web Summit Vancouver, scheduled for May 27-30, 2025. This mission offers an opportunity for local start-ups to participate in one of the world’s largest tech conferences, providing valuable networking opportunities, investor access, and educational programming. Benefits of Participating Web Summit Vancouver attracts thousands of industry leaders, investors, and innovators from around the [...]

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Top AI Talent: Meet the Standout Graduates of Our AI Microcredential Program for IT, Programming & Development

March 25, 2025

The future of technology is being shaped by innovative minds who are pushing the boundaries of AI—and the latest graduates from our Practical Utilization of AI for IT, Programming, and Development stream are no exception. This stream, part of our AI Microcredential Program offered in collaboration with ACENET and St. FX University, equips participants with the skills to develop, deploy, and fine-tune AI models in real-world scenarios. We’re excited to spotlight two of [...]

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A message from our CEO regarding Tariffs

February 3, 2025

In recent years, we’ve faced continued uncertainty and disruption—from the global pandemic to the impending impact of US tariffs. With so much information circulating from various sources, we’re not here to rehash it all, but we do want to point you to some valuable resources that can offer further insights during these times. That said, the most important piece of advice I want to share with you is this: focus [...]

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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 in Review

December 15, 2024

As we prepare to turn the page to 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the milestones, memories, and meaningful work that shaped this past year at Digital Nova Scotia. Guided by our mission to foster the growth of Nova Scotia’s digital ecosystem, connect industry leaders, and champion innovation, we embraced 2024 with energy and purpose. From empowering young learners to celebrating industry achievements and deepening member engagement, this [...]

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Exploring AI Excellence: Highlights from Our AI Microcredentials Program

November 27, 2024

As the first three streams of our AI Microcredentials program—Marketing and Communications, Manufacturing, and Project Management—come to a close, we’re thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our participants. Thanks to this program—a collaborative effort between Digital Nova Scotia and St. Francis Xavier University— these innovative professionals have learned to embrace the transformative power of AI, using their new skills to drive innovation and solve real-world challenges in their industries! Discover [...]

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Digital Nova Scotia Announces First-Ever Recipient of TechQuity Award: A Milestone for Diversity in Tech

November 15, 2024

Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is deeply proud to celebrate Hamza Abawajy, a first-year applied computer science student at Dalhousie University, as the inaugural recipient of the newly established Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award. Hamza Abawajy, a passionate and ambitious young professional, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support that will enable him to fully focus on his academic pursuits. “This award means a lot to me because it allows me to [...]

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Celebrating Innovation and Impact: Highlights from the 2024 Tech Forward Awards

November 8, 2024

The 2024 Tech Forward Awards took place on November 7, and were an unforgettable celebration of innovation, community, and achievement! Approximately 250 guests came together at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel to honour the individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on the tech industry across Atlantic Canada. The evening was filled with inspiring moments—from moving acceptance speeches and standing ovations to meaningful networking and new connections. A heartfelt thank [...]

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2024 Tech Forward Award Finalists

November 7, 2024

Meet our 2024 Tech Finalists! Talent Champion Award: sponsored by HumanKind Global Recruitment: Celebrates a company or organization that has gone above and beyond when it comes to tech talent, encouraging best hiring practices, creating positive workplaces, and showcasing Nova Scotia as a desirable location for career growth. This organization leads the charge when it comes to not only hiring talent but retaining them. Venor Venor specializes in strategic recruitment, executive [...]

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Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Data Analytics | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Analyse des Données

October 8, 2024

Français en bas We are pleased to share three students of the month from our Data Analytics cohort for Skills for Hire Atlantic! Dawn Mulligan (She/ Her) Dawn is an experienced technology worker who worked in IT for most of her adult life. She’s naturally curious and loves to learn, so IT is a great field for Dawn. Originally Dawn comes from PEI but spent 20 years living away, before [...]

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Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Cybersécurité

October 8, 2024

Français en bas We are thrilled to introduce the Cyber Security Students of the Month from September! These exceptional individuals have already demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, and we can’t wait to share their achievements. Elspeth Humble (She/ Her) Elspeth has had a myriad of jobs over the years including graphic designer, casino dealer, HR administrator, and travel agent but found herself becoming interested in the tech sector when [...]

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Excellence in Tech: Digital Nova Scotia Unveils 2024 Tech Forward Awards Finalists

September 26, 2024

HALIFAX, NS – Digital Nova Scotia is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC! This event celebrates excellence, innovation, and diversity in Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector. The awards will be presented on November 7th, 2024, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. With eight unique categories, the 2024 finalists represent the best in talent, innovation, and inclusion across Nova Scotia’s tech [...]

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Digital Nova Scotia Welcomes Newest Members to Board of Directors

September 20, 2024

At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, Digital Nova Scotia proudly introduced four new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience, leadership, and innovation to Nova Scotia’s tech sector. We are thrilled to welcome Michael Hebert of Turtle Island Technology Solutions, Annamarie Bermundo of EfficiencyOne, Allison Boutilier of Cape Breton University, and Emran Billah of Spiri Robotics. Their expertise will help guide Digital Nova Scotia’s ongoing [...]

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The Year That Was: Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 Annual General Meeting Recap

September 6, 2024

On September 5th, Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) hosted its Annual General Meeting and networking event, bringing together members and partners across the province. With events held in Halifax, New Glasgow, Mahone Bay, Sydney, and virtually, more than 100 attendees gathered to celebrate another successful year for DNS as we marked our 35th anniversary as a non-profit organization. With all of that in mind, we’d like to express a huge thank [...]

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Uniting the Tech Community: DevOpsDays Halifax Brings Innovation and Networking to Atlantic Canada

August 6, 2024

DevOpsDays, an internationally acclaimed series of technical conferences, is coming to Halifax for the first time August 21 and 22. Spearheaded by local tech professionals Dewan Ahmed, Nahrin Jalal, Matt Joy, and Seif Elbayomi, this event is set to create a significant impact on the region’s technology landscape. DevOpsDays originated in Ghent, Belgium, in 2009. It was born from the need for a dedicated platform where DevOps professionals could come [...]

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