Connector Program

The Almost October Newsletter

Things are really buzzing as we head into Small Business Month. More Art on the Dark Sky T’Railway This is a spot known as the Pump House in the Municipality of Barrington in Upper Wood’s Harbour. It pumps industrial water to various fish plants in the area. And it’s gotten an artistic upgrade thanks to…

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September Events & Opportunities Update

Let’s Talk! Job Opportunity – Connector Program Coordinator Join Western REN as our next Connector Program Coordinator and make an impact by connecting youth and recent graduates directly with skilled trades careers. You’ll work with educators and employers, facilitate apprenticeships, and help newcomers expand their networks across Western Nova Scotia. Ready to build community and…

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Your Future, Anchored in the Ocean Economy

Opportunities in Western Nova Scotia’s Blue Economy Explored in 5-part Video Series Western Nova Scotia is defined by the ocean. Generations have built their livelihoods on the water. From fishing and boatbuilding to research and innovation, we have created communities rooted in resilience, ingenuity, and pride. But the story of our ocean economy in Western…

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Western REN Launches Community Connection – First Stop: Barrington

At the Western REN, we believe strong relationships start with showing up. That’s why we’re launching Community Connection — a new outreach initiative designed to bring our team out of the office and directly into the communities we serve. Our first stop will be the Barrington Regional Library on Thursday, August 21st from 10 am…

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Connector Program Launches New Apprenticeship Focus

Building the Skilled Trades Pipeline – One Connection at a Time The Connector Program at the Western REN has always been about creating meaningful, local connections. Connections between job seekers and established professionals. Now, we’re excited to announce an important evolution: a new focus on Apprenticeships in the Skilled Trades. Serving a Need in the…

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Roman’s New Start: A Connector Program Success Story

From War to Welcome: Roman’s Brave Leap In April 2024, Roman Porodko began a bold new chapter of his life as a Connectee in the Western Regional Enterprise Network’s (Western REN) Connector Program. But the road to Nova Scotia was far from easy. Back in Ukraine, Roman held a Master of Science in Radio Engineering…

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