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Blue House Energy: Construction Innovation
In 2012, Shawna Henderson posed the question, “How can I get the knowledge for building science, residential construction and renovation out of my head and into the heads of as many people as possibl…

Join us for the 8th annual NSCC Information Technology Job Fair & Conference!
The Nova Scotia Community College's largest college wide information technology career event is here! With many organizations attending, you will find a wide variety of professional development, indu…

Medusa Medical Technologies: Serving Communities With Meaningful Work
“I began working at ESO 4 years ago, after working 12 years on the ambulance as a Paramedic. Having used the software to capture important patient data while in the field, I came into this company wi…

Opportunity awaits with The Technology Advancement Program (TAP)!
Have you ever hired a high-school co-op student? Now’s your chance to welcome bright new perspectives from enthusiastic young talent! The Technology Advancement Program (TAP) is looking for employers…

Meet our Get into IT Students of the Month: January 2022
Our first Student of the Month for Get Into IT, Erica Clark , is a young professional aspiring towards a career in Cybersecurity. A self-proclaimed tech-nerd, Erica’s interest in IT began at an early…

Wattpad: Fifteen Years of Connecting Through Stories
“Reports of the “death of reading” are grossly exaggerated. Reading just looks a lot different today. It’s a social and interactive experience, not the solitary pursuit it once was” - Allen Lau, CEO…

Occupational Outlook 2021-2023, Nova Scotia
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Three Reasons Why DigiPort is Bringing Momentum to the Tech Wave in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia may not be the first place you think of when talking about tech hubs like Toronto, Ottawa, or Vancouver. However, we’re seeing more and more reports (like this one from Global News ) indi…

Atlantic Online: Digital Marketing Strategies that Simply Work
“Like the sea, the growth potential we offer our clients knows no limit. Our model works through a distributed network of design & marketing professionals throughout Nova Scotia, Toronto, ON and New…

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2021
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Bloggity: Be profitable, while doing good - that’s Mike’s goal
Mike Morrison, founder of Bloggity , is a host, speaker, writer, influencer, podcaster, moderator, and community builder. Originally from New Brunswick, he moved to Alberta in 2005, and not knowing m…

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Oshine!
The entire Digital Nova Scotia team is very excited to introduce you to welcome our newest Project Coordinator, Oshine Rathore ! Currently enrolled in Eastern College's Business and Digital Marketing…

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