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Finding the Right People: Challenges and Solutions in the Digital Economy

September 16, 2021

To be competitive in the global economy, the use of effective digital technologies is essential. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for digital skills and technologies, and innovative digital solutions allowed businesses to survive amidst one of the greatest socioeconomic disruptions in recent memory. To get the most out of digital technologies, you need the right people. Participation in the digital economy requires digitally-skilled workers – every sector needs digitally [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month for August 2021!

August 20, 2021

The last year has been challenging for many people, and sometimes it takes something new and exciting to help get you out of a rut. That’s exactly what Skills for Hire was for our Nova Scotia student of the month, Alfred Frendo-Cumbo. A 31-year old self-taught freelance software developer with a background in chemistry, Alfred grew up both in Canada and Germany. With an interest in beautiful but functional websites, [...]

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DNS Launches Get Into IT

August 20, 2021

Training program launches to support underrepresented youth to become active members of the province’s tech sector, and contribute to a diverse and innovative industry. AUGUST 20, 2021 – HALIFAX, NS – Designed to provide underrepresented youth (aged 18-35) the opportunity to gain valuable expertise in high-demand entry level IT career paths, Digital Nova Scotia’s new program, Get Into IT will simultaneously address the need for qualified talent within Nova Scotia’s [...]

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Highlighting Last Years 2020 Winners: Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO)

August 19, 2021

Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO) has, time and time again, advocated and fought for diversity in the workplace and the development of inclusive hiring practices for Indigenous persons across Nova Scotia. “Winning this award helps recognize the effort the Mi’kmaw have made, and are continuing to make across every sector of the NS economy. It acknowledges that we are here and we want to open pathways to careers for our [...]

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TDAP: A Game Changer for Tourism in Nova Scotia

August 6, 2021

For tourism operators, having a digital presence has proven to be a valuable asset, even essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions loosening and borders opening, many people across the globe are preparing their future travel plans. In order to capitalize on people travelling once again, tourism operators are leveraging online platforms as a strategic and efficient way to increase their customer base and drive revenue opportunities. To encourage [...]

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Digital Program Launching to Support Small Businesses

June 29, 2021

A new program to help small businesses across Nova Scotia attract more customers and grow sales in the digital economy will launch this month with an investment of $2.5 million. Through the Digital Assistance Program for Small Business, eligible businesses will be able to connect with digital consultants for services like website development, digital marketing strategies, and e-commerce tools, up to a value of $5000. Digital Nova Scotia will administer [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Student of the Month – Sharon!

June 22, 2021

Trying to find her place in the “new normal” world, Sharon Hickey recently retired from a 30-year career in Newfoundland’s offshore oil industry. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting everything around her, Sharon decided to start a brand new chapter in her life, one where she can be active, engaged, and relevant. A naturally curious person, Sharon wanted to know more about web design and development. With an interest and connection [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Student of the Month – Diego!

May 26, 2021

When the first lockdown began, Diego Alexis Romero García decided it was time for a career change. He began to teach himself to code, watch online tutorials and read books on programming languages – and then he found our 12-week Skills for Hire Program. It was a perfect fit. Diego is a participant in our first web development cohort for Skills for Hire. The 12-week self-directed program covers the fundamentals [...]

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March SEO Brunch Audit with Genrus United

April 29, 2021

On the last Monday of every month, MacMillan Search hosts SEO Brunch, a virtual meetup for folks interested in Search Engine Optimization. Each brunch features a 10-minute SEO Audit, a guest talk, and a question and answer session to help companies grasp concepts around growing organic SEO traffic. Presented in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, the 10-minute Audit provides the invitee a website review by a professional SEO consultant. Each [...]

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What is Strategic Foresight and Why You Need to Care About It

April 27, 2021

‘- By Ramy Nassar, Founder of 1000 Days Out Looking Into a Crystal Ball The year was 2015 and I was working with a US-based company that primarily manufactured and sold deli meats across the lower 48. Business was booming and my team was brought in to create a new internal innovation platform + process – but innovation alone was not going to be enough. Right around this time, I [...]

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Upgrade your Website with the Tourism Website Bootcamp

March 30, 2021

Tourism Nova Scotia’s Website Bootcamp program, offered in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, helps eligible tourism businesses develop new mobile-friendly websites and learn the skills to create and maintain compelling web content. Since February, the bootcamp has helped 15 businesses develop a brand-new website. The next bootcamp will start virtually on May 4 – 5, 2021. The cost to participate is $150. The deadline to apply for the May workshop [...]

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Future Leaders: Technical Request For Proposals

December 9, 2020

Digital Nova Scotia is looking for a technical development partner to build an application focused on promoting leadership skills called Future Leaders. This new application will allow employees of our member organizations to create their own customized professional growth plans, which are guided by Digital Nova Scotia’s research. As part of this project, we have already conducted extensive user experience research. We will provide the successful proponent with in-depth UX, [...]

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Join us for our Digital Marketing Basics Series!

September 17, 2020

Join us for a series of digital marketing training sessions with top-tier facilitators from Nova Scotia this fall. Participants can register for a single session, all five, or a few that fit the specific needs of their organization. These virtual classes will cover the basics of improving your web presence, finding your customers online, social media, and ecommerce. Members of participating Chamber of Commerce can attend this training for FREE! Please [...]

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Digital Discovery Camp Returns to Spryfield Through Online Delivery

June 29, 2020

Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a Digital Discovery Camp Online for children living in Spryfield! Two years ago, MLA Brendan Maguire connected with us about his goal of bringing IT and tech opportunities to youth in Spryfield and surrounding areas. As a father, introducing kids to educational and life-changing opportunities has always been a priority for Brendan, and he [...]

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Help Us Plan For Future Training Programs and Topics

June 27, 2020

We want to hear from you! We’re looking for your feedback about which topics you’d like to see offered through our training and programs. Digital Nova Scotia supports the tech sector in addressing current and future workforce needs through education & capacity building. We greatly appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out the survey below, to help us get a better understanding of which training and professional development [...]

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