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Prospects of Internationally Educated Engineers In Canada
By: Pushpendra Singh, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (An aspiring Professional Engineer) for Engineers Nova Scotia’s publication The Engineer, Fall 2018 edition Internationally Educated Engineers (IEE) are professionals who have migrated from different countries to Canada in search of better opportunities, lifestyle and a work-life balance. It also gives opportunities to implement the latest technology and design principles, build and…
Read MoreOpen House & Showcasing the best of ISANS
You could feel the holiday spirit in the air at this year’s Open House on Wednesday, December 12, where more than 400 people passed through our doors. We want to thank everyone who stopped in to say hello! Visitors had the opportunity to network, learn about ISANS programs and services, browse the business marketplace, bid on items…
Read MoreBack to Basics – Halifax Magazine profiles ISANS CEO Jennifer Watts
By Sandra C. Hannebohm for Halifax Magazine. – After two terms on Halifax Council, introvert Jennifer Watts finds peace and purpose out of the public eye…
Read MoreISANS hosts TESL NS Fall Conference
ISANS was host to the Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) Nova Scotia (NS) Fall Conference on Saturday, November 17. More than 100 EAL teachers and program administrators came together to network and share their knowledge and best practices for inclusive teaching. The conference included four keynote speakers, 14 workshops, a book exchange,…
Read MoreNewcomers Leadership Training Program enables 24 newcomer youth to be trained as lifeguards
The Newcomers Leadership Training Program is a partnership between ISANS, the Canada Games Centre, Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society, and the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs. It offers 24 newcomer youth the opportunity to be trained as lifeguards for free.
Read MoreDoing ‘what Canadians do’ attracts newcomer kids to hockey program
By Frances Willick, CBC News, November 3, 2018 The new skaters, from 5 years old to 14, came to Canada as government-assisted refugees For some, falling on the ice was the scary part of playing hockey. For others, that was the fun part. But it was, for better or for worse, an experience shared by…
Read MoreSupperNova Multicultural Community Potluck
The rain didn’t dampen the fun at SupperNova Multicultural Community Potluck on Saturday, October 20. Community members new and old came together at the Bella Rose Arts Centre to share food, laughter, and traditions. Guests enjoyed performances by singer Iryna Gerus, belly dancing troupe the Halifax Shimmy Mob, and Syrian drummers Homs Al Adiya. Thank you to…
Read MoreNetworking in Motion
There was great food and conversation at the 6th annual business Networking in Motion at Paul O’Regan Hall on October 17. Over 250 people attended the event hosted by ISANS, in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Business Development Canada (BDC). Every year, Networking in Motion highlights the contributions…
Read MoreWhy mentorship is important to business development
To celebrate Small Business Week, we are sharing 5 reasons why mentorship is important to business development: Get guidance from an expert: With years of education and industry experience behind them, mentors provide answers and make suggestions that can help you to navigate the Canadian business landscape. Get feedback and advice: Mentors can provide advice…
Read MoreMultilingual Interactive Tour Guide app launches at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Developed by new Canadians, for new Canadians, the Interactive Tour Guide (ITG) uses Quick Response (QR) technology to translate content in the Canadian Immigration Story exhibit into Mandarin, Arabic and MiKmaq languages. Users can now explore 10 sections of this Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 exhibit in the language of their choice using…
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