Digital Skills for Women+

Helping women+ build confidence, learn industry language, and be ready to explore a career in digital.

Digital Skills for Women+ is a learning program created by women who have experienced first hand the barriers for women+ in tech. This free cohort is designed to help women+ without experience in the industry to learn more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and career opportunities. Its purpose is to help participants build confidence, learn industry language, and ultimately leave better positioned to explore and enter a career in tech.

Each cohort consists of six, three-hour virtual sessions that take place over the course of seven weeks. The content for each cohort will be slightly different based on the cohort members and their application feedback, however, topics that may be covered include digital marketing strategy, analytics, SEO, databases, digital advertising, email marketing, cybersecurity, programming, and more.

This program is being delivered with the support of Digital Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and our sponsors.

Applications for DS4W+ Are Now Closed

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About the Program

I do not identify as a woman, but I want to participate in the program – am I still eligible?

Digital Skills for Women+ is designed to include anyone who identifies as an underrepresented gender identity in the tech sector (including women, transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary individuals, etc.).

We recognize the title ‘Digital Skills for Women’ may imply the program is designed only for those who identify as women, however, our goal is to centre the conversation around those who are facing gender-based barriers in Nova Scotia’s technology sector. Additionally, we are actively collaborating with transgender and non-binary leaders to ensure the program is as welcoming as it can be to all identities and encourage you to contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions or concern.

Application

Applications for Cohort 5 will open on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Our Sponsors

Digital Skills for Women+ would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors! If you’re interested in providing sponsorship for future programming, please email Derek leung at [email protected].