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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Digital Nova Scotia's 2024 in Review
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 fos…
Exploring AI Excellence: Highlights from Our AI Microcredentials Program
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…
Digital Nova Scotia Announces First-Ever Recipient of TechQuity Award: A Milestone for Diversity in Tech
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 Digit…
Celebrating Innovation and Impact: Highlights from the 2024 Tech Forward Awards
As we look to the future, the achievements celebrated at the 2024 Tech Forward Awards remind us of the incredible potential within our community to drive meaningful change.
2024 Tech Forward Award Finalists
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, enco…
Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Data Analytics | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Analyse des Données
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…
Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Cybersécurité
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…
Excellence in Tech: Digital Nova Scotia Unveils 2024 Tech Forward Awards Finalists
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…
Digital Nova Scotia Welcomes Newest Members to Board of Directors
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’…
The Year That Was: Digital Nova Scotia's 2024 Annual General Meeting Recap
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 Glasgo…
Uniting the Tech Community: DevOpsDays Halifax Brings Innovation and Networking to Atlantic Canada
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…
Digital Nova Scotia partners with WatSPEED to upskill the digital economy
Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) has partnered with WatSPEED to bring learning and development opportunities to more than 300 organizations within Nova Scotia’s technology sectors. This initiative will offe…
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