About the Program
Skills for Hire Atlantic (SFHA) is a free, fully online, cohort-based training initiative that helps residents of Atlantic Canada develop the digital and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving workforce. Offered in both English and French, the program ensures accessibility and inclusivity across the region.
The initiative includes two complementary learning pathways:
- SFHA, designed for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or exploring new career opportunities, focuses on building essential skills in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity to prepare participants for entry-level digital roles.
- SFHA: Growth Edition, created for graduates of the SFHA program and early-career professionals, provides hands-on, project-based training in Data Analytics & AI and Cybersecurity, helping learners bridge into mid-level positions and strengthen their readiness for specialized digital careers.
As the digital economy continues to expand, Skills for Hire Atlantic equips participants with the confidence, applied knowledge, and connections needed to pursue new opportunities, enhance their existing skill sets, and contribute to the region’s growing tech ecosystem.
The program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and implemented by Digital Nova Scotia (DNS), which works to support a highly skilled, efficient, and inclusive labour market that improves the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians.
Digital Nova Scotia is the industry association representing the tech sector in Nova Scotia. Through skills development, capacity building, industry events, strong partnerships and the promotion of IT opportunities, they are supporting the tech sector as it continues to grow, evolve and thrive. DNS is a membership-driven organization, whose members include startups, small-to-medium enterprises, large multinational corporations, universities, colleges, government entities, and non-profits.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. They do this by promoting a labor force that is highly skilled, and an efficient and inclusive labor market.