Nova Scotia's Digital Sector

5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 designed to help fill the need for qualified, entry-level talent in the tech sector! In partnership with Bluedrop ISM and the Government of Canada, this initiative will provide in-demand training for upwards of 1,500 participants over 3 years, with applications opening again this winter. The initial cohort for this program opened just this past summer and received over 900 interested applicants for a 300 seat program. The remarkable thing you’ll note about Nova Scotia, is that together, we know we go further. Digital Nova Scotia works closely with all post-secondaries, with economic development agencies, government, community partners and industry - and in turn, they all work together too. We believe by collaborating and taking an active role in facilitating both digital transformation and skills training, our province will continue to boom. With the right support for digital skills training, Nova Scotia’s digital evolution will continue to chart a path for future economic growth and prosperity that benefits us all. By taking a collaborative and evidence-based approach to meet emerging workforce needs, we can make 2022 another year of tech industry wins in Nova Scotia. With 1,300 technology-based organizations in the province, more and more individuals are choosing Nova Scotia’s growing industry to pursue their career in tech. As a province, Nova Scotia is able to leverage our unique landscape and attractive lifestyle to draw digital talent to our region. As the tech sector has grown, it is becoming increasingly clear to those outside our province that Nova Scotia has even more to offer. In 2021, Nova Scotia was ranked #2 for tech diversity and wage growth in Canada. If you’re interested in exploring the tech sector in Nova Scotia, we recommend you connect with Digital Nova Scotia, or one of their many partners.