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REDspace Creates Virtual Activity for Kids in Response to March Break Cancellations

April 17, 2020

When the March Break Digital Discovery Camp co-hosted by the Discovery Centre and Digital Nova Scotia had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, EPIC Gigabyte Sponsor REDspace jumped into action to create a virtual activity so the campers didn’t have to miss out on all the fun. Learning the Building Blocks of a Website was offered first as a virtual Digital Discovery Camp workshop led by a software developer from REDspace, but [...]

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Kim Scaravelli: A Woman Empowering Others

April 15, 2020

Kim Scaravelli is working hard to empower others in the tech sector when it comes to diversity and inclusion. The owner of Trust Communications, walked away with the Women Leaders in the Digital Economy Award last year at the 2019 Digital Diversity Awards. The award celebrates a woman in a senior-level position who has made a significant contribution to Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector while acting as a [...]

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Upcoming Training Opportunities!

February 26, 2020

Thanks to support from Nova Scotia’s WIPSI Program, Digital Nova Scotia is able to offer 8 exciting programs designed specifically for our industry and members! If your company is eligible, you could attend four of these great programs! Companies can get access to free or discounted programs by meeting the criteria below: Be Located in Nova Scotia and be registered with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks or incorporated [...]

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DNS Proud to Support Digital Skills for Women!

February 18, 2020

Digital Nova Scotia is proud to support the Digital Skills for Women, co-led by community leaders Eilidh Lindsay-Sinclair and Laura Hawkins. Digital Skills for Women is a non-profit learning cohort created by women for women aimed at female-identifying professionals who do not have experience in the tech/digital/IT industry. Powered by Digital Nova Scotia and Sponsored by CloudKettle, this cohort is designed to help participants learn more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and [...]

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Cybersecurity Consulting Offer for DNS Members!

August 7, 2019

Are you developing cybersecurity policies, looking to implement best practices, or in need of a security assessment? Digital Nova Scotia is now offering a unique opportunity for you to access one-on-one cybersecurity consulting with Network Test Labs (NTL)! Receive 3-hours of consulting with NTL for just $175! Valued at over $650, you can maximize your consulting time to tackle any of your cybersecurity issues and needs, at a time and [...]

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Digital Nova Scotia in Partnership with Bluedrop Receives $2.5 Million To Launch Skills for Hire Program

July 3, 2019

Digital Nova Scotia and Bluedrop Performance Learning through its subsidiary Bluedrop Learning Networks Inc. officially announce the launch of their joint “Skills for Hire” program. Dedicated to understanding and addressing the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector skills gap, the project will develop an online blended ICT skills program and carve out career pathways for recent graduates, incumbent workers, as well as unemployed and under-served populations. Spanning the province of [...]

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Three Award Winners Recognized at Digital Nova Scotia’s 4th Digital Diversity Awards

June 4, 2019

HALIFAX, June 3, 2019 – Tonight, more than 140 people gathered to celebrate innovation, diversity champions and female leaders in tech. Hosted in partnership with the Centre for Women in Business at Volta on June 3rd, the Digital Nova ScotiaDigital Diversity Awards highlight, recognize and profile female leaders and diversity champions in Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital tech community. By providing a stage to recognize and acknowledge change makers, these awards aim to inspire the [...]

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Digital Discovery Camp comes to Spryfield!

April 23, 2019

Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a Digital Discovery Camp in Spryfield this summer! Last year, MLA Brendan Maguire connected with us and shared his goal of bringing IT and tech opportunities to youth in Spryfield and surrounding areas. As a father, exposing kids to educational and life-changing opportunities has always been a priority for Brendan, and he knew that [...]

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Request for Proposal: Project Evaluation

March 22, 2019

Digital Nova Scotia has partnered with Bluedrop Learning Networks on an exciting new project to address the demand for quality ICT talent, and the ICT skills gap in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Through the delivery of a blended online training program, in partnership with industry, educational institutions, and community centres, the project partners will develop meaningful career pathways into the ICT industry in both provinces for students and new graduates, [...]

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2019 Digital Diversity Awards

March 8, 2019

2019 Call for Nominations are now CLOSED for the 4th Annual Digital Diversity Awards. If you know a change maker, leader, or diversity champion – it’s time to speak up! Nominations are now officially open for our fourth annual Digital Diversity Awards! This is your chance to nominate yourself, someone deserving, and/or an organization that is raising the bar when it comes to gender diversity in the digital sector. Women [...]

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Students, Welcome!

March 8, 2019

Yesterday I participated in the NSCC Job Fair for students from the Institute of Technology Campus. Our Digital Nova Scotia team had the chance to talk to students about our free student membership, which gives them the opportunity to interact with Nova Scotia IT companies. I was really surprised and excited to see huge desire and interest from students to learn more about current IT-opportunities. The Job Fair started at [...]

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DNS Request for Proposals – Video Production

January 22, 2019

Do you love telling stories through engaging videos? We are looking for creative content to help us increase awareness of opportunities in our sector and inspire our youth to explore Nova Scotia’s thriving tech community. Proposals will be welcomed from businesses, groups, organizations, or individuals for original content creation in the form of ten (10) videos. Each video will focus on one company and highlight their contribution to our ICT [...]

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Salesforce.org invests $180,000 USD in exposing Nova Scotia Educators to ICT and digital technologies

December 4, 2018

Today, Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre announced the launch of a pilot program to increase exposure of the ICT and digital technologies sector to educators, with the help of $180,000 USD committed by Salesforce.org. This is the first time Salesforce.org have invested in a Nova Scotia initiative. The two organizations have come together to maximize strengths, Digital Nova Scotia with its deep connections within the ICT and digital [...]

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Digital Nova Scotia and Ignite Labs Announce New Partnership Agreement

September 26, 2018

NOVA SCOTIA (September 26, 2018) – Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) and Ignite Labs are pleased to announce a partnership agreement, which will see the two non-profit organizations collaborate to identify, create and deliver more opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses and growing businesses in Nova Scotia’s tech sector. ”As Ignite Labs grows and engages with entrepreneurs and the community, it is important to have great relationships with organizations like Digital Nova [...]

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2018 Digital Diversity Award Winners Announced!

June 5, 2018

Acknowledging & Celebrating: Female Leaders and Diversity Champions at Digital Nova Scotia’s 3rd Digital Diversity Awards Recognizing women in a traditionally male-dominated sector, DNS has announced our 2018 Digital Diversity Award winners.

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