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Upcoming Training Opportunities!
February 26, 2020

Upcoming Training Opportunities!

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…

DNS Proud to Support Digital Skills for Women!
February 19, 2020

DNS Proud to Support Digital Skills for Women!

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…

Cybersecurity Consulting Offer for DNS Members!
August 8, 2019

Cybersecurity Consulting Offer for DNS Members!

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-…

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July 3, 2019

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

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 unde…

Three Award Winners Recognized at Digital Nova Scotia’s 4th Digital Diversity Awards
June 4, 2019

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

HALIFAX, June 3, 2019 – Tonight, more than 140 people gathered to celebrate innovation, diversity champions and female leaders in tech.

Digital Discovery Camp comes to Spryfield!
April 24, 2019

Digital Discovery Camp comes to Spryfield!

Digital Nova Scotia and the Discovery Centre are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a Digital Discovery Camp in Spryfield this summer!

Request for Proposal: Project Evaluation
March 22, 2019

Request for Proposal: Project Evaluation

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.

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March 8, 2019

2019 Digital Diversity Awards

2019 Call for Nominations are now CLOSED for t he 4th Annual Digital Diversity Awards. If you know a change maker, leader, or diversity champion - it's time to speak up! Nominations are now officiall…

Students, Welcome!
March 8, 2019

Students, Welcome!

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,…

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January 23, 2019

DNS Request for Proposals - Video Production

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 th…

Salesforce.org invests $180,000 USD in exposing Nova Scotia Educators to ICT and digital technologies
December 5, 2018

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

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…

Digital Nova Scotia and Ignite Labs Announce New Partnership Agreement
September 26, 2018

Digital Nova Scotia and Ignite Labs Announce New Partnership Agreement

NOVA SCOTIA (September 2 6 , 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 identi f…

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