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Get Coding Reshapes Tech Education, Expands Into Nova Scotia

April 10, 2024

In response to the gap in accessible and up-to-date tech education, Get Coding was created for individuals seeking to equip themselves with the skills needed by today’s leading tech startups. Recognizing the limitations of traditional education, such as universities and colleges, Get Coding founders and software developers Jan Mertlik and Sahand Seifi sought to create an inclusive and relevant learning experience for students, especially at later stages of their lives. [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

April 4, 2024

Français en bas The next students chosen for Student of The Month (Cybersecurity) for February are Arquimedes Mosquea, Soufiane Aderdour, and Lesia Filippova. All three of these cybersecurity students have been outstanding in their classes and have demonstrated the level needed to become Student Of The Month. ARQUIMEDES MOSQUEA Arqui Mosquea holds a MBA along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising. With a focus onCreativity & Management, Arqui has developed a [...]

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Valley REN launches new site selector digital tool, first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada

March 18, 2024

The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) is excited to announce the launch of the Annapolis Valley Site Selector Tool; a first of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The Site Selector Tool is created by GIS WebTech, Esri’s only partner in economic development. They created a platform, called Guru, which is the world’s most advanced online site selection technology. This tool accesses real time data from Esri, a leading geographic [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: February 2024

March 14, 2024

Canada More people were working in February, with the addition of 40,700 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in February to 5.8%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in February (-6,300), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 46,900 jobs. Labour force: 21,663,300 (+76,400) Employment: 20,402,900 (+40,700) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

March 12, 2024

Français en bas The next students chosen for Student of The Month (Cybersecurity) for February are Carlos Daniel Gomez Miranda, Julio Santos, and Martin Poirier. All three of these cybersecurity students have been outstanding in their classes and have demonstrated the level needed to become Student Of The Month. CARLOS DANIEL GOMEZ MIRANDA Our first cybersecurity student is Carlos Daniel Gomez Miranda. Carlos hails from Mexico with a background in [...]

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Sparrow BioAcoustics Announces the Launch of Stethophone™ – Future of Personalized Heart Care

February 23, 2024

Sparrow BioAcoustics [Sparrow], a pioneer in the field of bioacoustics technology, announces the launch of Stethophone™, a groundbreaking advancement in personalized heart health, exclusively on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. This innovative software turns smartphones into medical-grade stethoscopes, allowing people to capture, analyze, and share critical heart health data with medical personnel from the comfort of any location. Stethophone works by harnessing the built-in microphone of a smartphone to capture [...]

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Clarity Web Design Studio: Empowering women entrepreneurs while prioritizing functionality and inclusivity

February 22, 2024

Clarity Web Design Studio is committed to female empowerment and inclusivity in the digital realm. Founded in 2015 as Bright Webs by visionary Steph Sedgwick, this female-led agency has undergone a remarkable transformation, fueled by a commitment to prioritize functionality alongside aesthetics. Today, under the banner of Clarity Web Design Studio, Sedgwick and her team stand at the forefront of revolutionizing web design, championing accessibility and diversity while empowering women [...]

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Explore Nova Scotia’s Video Gaming History at New Exhibit in Stellarton

February 16, 2024

From iconic video game classics to local innovations, two new immersive exhibits in Nova Scotia promise an unforgettable exploration of gaming’s past, present and future, taking visitors through the evolution of an industry that has captivated hearts and minds worldwide. On February 15, the Museum of Industry in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, unveiled two exciting new video game exhibits: “Game Changers,” from the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and “Ready to [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

February 16, 2024

Français en bas The next three students who have demonstrated their dedication, passion and have stood out overall, come from the cybersecurity stream. These students have navigated the cybersecurity program with excellence and showed that they are deserving of Student of the Month Yilmaz Ozturk The first student we have up is Yilmaz Ozturk. Yilmaz has had an interest in computers since a young age, engaging in activities from learning [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: January 2024

February 15, 2024

Canada Employment rose during the month by 37,300 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate declined slightly in January to 5.7%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in January (-23,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 60,400 jobs. Labour force: 21,586,900 (+18,200) Employment: 20,362,200 (+37,300) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in January, up from the [...]

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Liam, April, & Lauren: Welcome To Digital Nova Scotia!

January 10, 2024

It’s that time of year again—we are pleased to welcome our Winter co-ops! We are so excited to welcome three students this term, who will be joining our projects and marketing teams. Up first to tell us a bit about themselves is our Project Coordinator Co-Op, Liam Segura Share a bit about yourself, Liam! My name is Liam Segura. I was raised in Fall River, Nova Scotia, moved to Ontario [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2023

January 5, 2024

Canada The country experienced growth in employment in December, amounting to 100 jobs, making it the fifth consecutive monthly gain. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 5.8%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in December (-42,900), while the services producing sector saw growth of 43,100 jobs. Labour force: 21,557,800 (+4,800) Employment: 20,312,600 (+100) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at [...]

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How virtual reality is helping Pictou County’s physician recruitment efforts

December 15, 2023

In the heart of Nova Scotia, Pictou County is rewriting the script on healthcare recruitment with an innovative approach that blends community spirit and cutting-edge technology. Established in 2018, Healthy Pictou County is a community grassroots organization focused on attraction, retention and support for students in the healthcare sector. They work alongside Nova Scotia Health, providing community support, marketing tools and resources to help make Pictou County a destination for [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois: Cybersécurité

December 11, 2023

Français en bas The conclusion of Cohort 3 in the Skills for Hire Atlantic cybersecurity program marks an exciting milestone. We’re thrilled to spotlight our outstanding final two students of the month from this cohort! Their rock-solid dedication, commitment, and sheer enthusiasm for mastering cybersecurity have been truly impressive. Seeing how they’ve grown and progressed through the program has been an absolute delight! Babatunde Adegboyega Our first cybersecurity student of [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Data Analytics | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois : Analyse de Données

December 11, 2023

Français en bas The Skills for Hire Atlantic Cohort 3 has officially ended and we are so excited to highlight our final two data analytics students of the month from this Cohort! These two students have shown immense dedication, commitment, and passion for the data analytics program, and watching their progression throughout the course has been such a pleasure. Nigel Lutchman Our first student of the month, Nigel Lutchman, originally [...]

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