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Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Sophie, Ben and Mahtab!
We’re excited to welcome three new co-op students this Fall! They’ll be joining our marketing and projects teams. Let’s get to know them a little better! Share a bit about yourself , Sophie! I was bo…
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…
Skills For Hire Student Of The Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Cybersécurité
We are thrilled to introduce the Cybersecurity Students of the Month from August! These exceptional individuals have already demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, and we can’t wait to sha…
Skills For Hire Student Of The Month: Data Analytics | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois : Analyse De Données
We are thrilled to introduce the Data Analytics Students of the Month from August! These exceptional individuals have already demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, and we can’t wait to sh…
QuickFacts Raises $2M to Accelerate Software Expansion Across North America
HALIFAX, NS – August 15, 2024 - QuickFacts, an insurtech startup dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the successful closure of an oversubscribed $2 mil…
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Mission of GEO Nova Scotia
GEO Nova Scotia , a nonprofit organization founded in 2022, has quickly become a crucial player in addressing digital inclusion throughout the province. The organization was born out of a pressing ne…
Digital Nova Scotia unveils $100k TechQuity Award to empower African Nova Scotians in tech
HALIFAX, NS - August 12, 2024 – Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is proud to announce the establishment of the Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award, an innovative educational scholarship designed to support…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2024
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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Data Analytics | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois : Analyse de Données
As we embark on Skills for Hire Atlantic (SFHA) Cohort 5, we're thrilled to introduce our first Data Analytics Students of the Month from this new cohort! These exceptional individuals have already d…
Skills For Hire Student Of The Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Cybersécurité
As Skills for Hire Atlantic Cohort 5 gets underway, we’re excited to introduce our first Cybersecurity Students of the Month. These standout individuals have already made a remarkable impression with…
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…
A New Era in Emergency Response: The Rise of ESO
Innovation often sparks when individuals recognize that something can be done better. Such was the case with Chris Dillie in Austin, Texas. As a Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Coordinator for…
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