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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2024

June 10, 2024

Canada Employment rose during the month by 26,700 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.2%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-20,700), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 47,400 jobs. Labour force: 21,883,000 (+54,500) Employment: 20,517,800 (+26,700) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month [...]

Categories: Labour Market Information, News

Digital Nova Scotia teams up with St. Francis Xavier University to increase AI adoption across N.S. through innovative microcredential program

May 14, 2024

Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) has partnered with St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) to develop and deliver a new microcredential program that will equip professionals across various industries in Nova Scotia with essential skills in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for their work. The Practical AI Utilization Microcredential program is generously funded through the Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration’s Microcredentials Initiative Innovation Fund and is aimed at enhancing digital skills [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2024

May 13, 2024

Canada More people were working in April, with the addition of 90,400 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.1%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-10,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 100,700 jobs. Labour force: 21,828,500 (+107,500) Employment: 20,491,100 (+90,400) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in April, [...]

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

May 8, 2024

Français en bas Welcome back to the Student of the Month blog series, where we take a moment to shine the light on our students’ outstanding achievements and the effort they’ve put into the program. This month for Cybersecurity, we first have Priscilla Phuong Nguyen! PRISCILLA PHUONG NGUYEN Priscilla currenlty works as a software developer in Fredericton, NB. She graduated with the Highest Academic Standing Award from the IT: Programmer [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

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

May 8, 2024

Français en bas Welcome back to the Student of the Month blog series, where we take a moment to shine the light on our students outstanding achievements and the effort they’ve put into the program. This month for data analytics, we have Hazelie Sebastian, Mohammedjoeb Shaikh, and Ibtissam Aroua. Join us as we learn their stories. HAZELIE SEBASTIAN First off, meet Hazelie Sebastian! Hazelie came to Canada from the Philippines [...]

Categories: Students

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

April 4, 2024

Français en bas It’s that time again when the Skills For Hire Atlantic team takes a moment to shine the light on our student’s outstanding achievements and the effort they’ve put into the program. This month, for data analytics we are pleased to highlight Amanda Erakovic, Sarah Sparks, and Laura MacPhee. Join us as we learn more about these remarkable individuals, exploring their journeys, inspirations, and aspirations. AMANDA ERAKOVIC Amanda [...]

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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 [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

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 [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

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

March 12, 2024

Français en bas It’s that time again when the Skills For Hire Atlantic team takes a moment to recognize students in Data Analytics who have been above and beyond. This month around we have two data analytics students who no doubt deserve the title of Student of the Month for their dedication to the spirit of learning and demonstration of their excellent skills. Wasting no time, let’s meet our data [...]

Categories: Students

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 [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, News, Tech Industry

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 [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

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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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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