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Supporting the Next Generation of Tech Talent
As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), TECHNATION’s wage subsidy program, Career Ready supports businesses by financing their decision to hire a student for a wo…

2021 Digital Discovery Camp - Early Registration OPEN
Perfect for the budding tech enthusiast. Digital Discovery Camp brings interactive learning together with the tech sector to provide an unforgettable experience for youth and show them innovative tec…

Leaders in the age of sweeping digital change: Hire a Master of Digital Innovation (MDI) intern this summer
Learning from experts in the faculties of Computer Science, Management, Law and Medicine, Dalhousie Master of Digital Innovation (MDI) students bring leadership qualities along with the skills to hel…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Callum!
We are thrilled to welcome Callum Clague, our new Communications Coordinator to the Digital Nova Scotia team! Callum is a second-year Marketing student at Dalhousie University joining us for the wint…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Sarah!
We are ecstatic to welcome our new Program Coordinator, Sarah Bentley to the team! Sarah is a co-op student from Mount Saint Vincent University who will be joining us for the winter term. Tell us abo…

Grow Now for Female Tech Founders in Atlantic Canada
Are you a woman-owned or women-led technology company in Atlantic Canada? Apply now to join The Centre for Women in Business 's (CWB) pilot cohort of Grow Now for Female Tech Founders! Grow Now is a…

MTEI Internships, Bringing You the Best and Brightest
Looking to make an impact with purpose? Internships are one of the most effective career immersion activities for Saint Mary's University's Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MTEI)…

Damage Labs Studio Startup Program
Launching sustainable game studios by marginalized founders The Damage Labs Studio Startup program is a free program for founders from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds ready…

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Program - Applications OPEN!
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) program, hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), is designed for post-secondary students who own and operate businesses. Unlike other year’s s local…

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Applications OPEN
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honours students from grades 9-12 who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Will!
We are thrilled to welcome our new Project Coordinator, Will Leckey to the team! Will is a co-op student from Dalhousie University joining us for the fall term. Tell us about yourself. I am a third-y…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Nick!
We are thrilled to welcome our new Project Coordinator, Nick Usher-Jones to the team! Nick is a co-op student from Dalhousie University joining us for the fall term. Tell us about yourself. I am in m…

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