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The CDÉNÉ offers a whole range of services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, job seekers, economic immigrants and communities in Nova Scotia to support their economic success. Take advantage of our personalized approach and the expertise of our team members to help carry out your projects and reach your goals.
Select a service to learn more:
- Employment Assistance
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Community Economic Development
- Youth Entrepreneurship
- Economic Immigration
- Immigrant Entrepreneurs
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The team also offers customized support to employers in attracting, recruiting and retaining qualified French-speaking immigrants.
Services are offered free of charge to immigrants, potential immigrants and employers in Nova Scotia.
Francophone Immigrants
Our Francophone economic immigration project promotes the integration of French-speaking newcomers into the labour market through support services such as:
- Employment counselling and orientation;
- Information on the labour market;
- Individual coaching to overcome the challenges in working in your field;
- Networking opportunities with other professionals;
- Employment readiness workshops on employment topics such as cultural competency in the workplace or job search strategies;
- Connecting with employers;
- Support in the process of recognizing foreign credentials for regulated professions.
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Employers
We inform employers and HR team about the benefits of hiring French-speaking and bilingual immigrants to fill their human resource gaps and stimulate innovation within the company.
We assist employers in the process through the following services:
- Raising awareness about the benefits of a diverse workforce;
- Targeting and recruiting French-speaking and/or bilingual candidates, notably through national fair (‘SVE’ or virtual job fair) or within a pool of candidates outside of Canada (Destination Canada, Destination Acadie);
- Counselling sessions on selection and hiring process of international talents;
- Workshop on intercultural competencies in the workplace to help you identify and resolve retention barriers, enhance your leadership and coaching skills;
- Connecting you to potential employees;
- Broadcast of job offers for you.
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Immigrant Entrepreneurs
If you are a Francophone immigrant in Nova Scotia and would like to start a business, consult our Services for Immigrant Entrepreneurs.
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The CDÉNÉ's Community Economic Development Services provides the Acadian and Francophone community with the tools necessary for economic diversification, innovation, growth and job creation. These services help to overcome the challenges associated with an Acadian economy traditionally based on fishing and tourism. The Community Economic Development Services aim to increase the capacity of communities to diversify, innovate and respond to changes in the economy and the needs of their members.
Community economic development services are offered in the five major Acadian and Francophone regions of Nova Scotia: Argyle, Clare, Chéticamp, Halifax and Isle Madame.
Priority Sectors
The Community Economic Development Services bring together economic resources and strategic partners in the following priority sectors: Francophone economy in Canada, Green Economy, Immigration, Tourism, Early Childhood and Youth integration in economic development. If you’re interested in any of these sectors, contact our team today.
Services Offered
The CDÉNÉ's Community Economic Development Services officers help to:
- Create connections among various community stakeholders to facilitate access to funding for economic and job creation initiatives;
- Facilitate meetings to identify solutions to the economic challenges faced by communities and entrepreneurs;
- Assist in the implementation of training workshops to impart knowledge in governance, project management, among others;
- Coordinate prioritized projects to ensure their success;
- Promote entrepreneurship and the cooperative spirit among youth to reduce the exodus of young people and encourage their return to the region.
Acadian and Francophone Regions of Nova Scotia
The CDÉNÉ regularly publishes community profiles of the five largest Acadian and Francophone regions in Nova Scotia. These profiles give an overview of the economy, geographical location, immigration, education, natural resources, government services and various other sectors of activity in these regions. To learn more about Nova Scotia’s Acadian and Francophone regions, consult the community profiles.
The CDENÉ also publishes reports on community consultations such as community economic development plans and workforce needs reports, as well as various studies based on community needs. Check out our publications.
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Find Employment in Nova Scotia starts with CDÉNÉ!
Looking for employment services in Nova Scotia? CDÉNÉ provides free, confidential and personalized employment support services to job seekers across the province.
All CDÉNÉ employment services are offered in both of Canada’s official languages and are accessible to anyone seeking employment support in Nova Scotia.
Whether you are looking for your first job, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or seeking guidance to better understand the labour market, our team is here to support you.
CDÉNÉ’s Employment Services Centres across Nova Scotia are funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI). We support job seekers in finding and maintaining employment while also helping employers with recruitment and employee retention.
A Leading Employment Services Organization in Nova Scotia
CDÉNÉ plays an important role in supporting employment and workforce development services for Acadian and Francophone communities in Nova Scotia.
CDÉNÉ collaborates with community, educational, governmental and economic partners to improve access to employment services across Nova Scotia.
Through this collaborative approach, we help:
- improve access to employment resources;
- connect job seekers with appropriate services and opportunities;
- strengthen connections between employers and job seekers;
- support workforce development across Nova Scotia.
Employer Support Services
Our Employer Engagement Specialists also support employers with:
- employee recruitment and retention;
- connecting employers with qualified workers;
- workforce development;
- access to training resources;
- human resources management tools;
- labour market information;
- government funding programs.
Through our network of community, educational, governmental and economic partners, we help facilitate access to employment and workforce development resources throughout Nova Scotia.
Employment Support Services in Nova Scotia
CDÉNÉ offers employment support services to help individuals prepare for, find and maintain employment in Nova Scotia.
Our services include:
- job search assistance;
- case management based on your needs;
- labour market preparation and career planning;
- support for career transitions;
- referrals to specialized resources and community partners;
- support for newcomers;
- employability workshops and information sessions;
- networking opportunities with employers;
- interview preparation;
Our goal is to help individuals build confidence, develop their skills and successfully integrate into the workforce.
Services for Job Seekers
CDÉNÉ offers employment support services in English and French to individuals across Nova Scotia. CDÉNÉ also has particular expertise supporting Acadian and Francophone communities as well as newcomers to Nova Scotia.
Our services are designed for:
- job seekers;
- newcomers;
- individuals changing careers;
- people returning to school or the workforce;
- youth looking for their first job;
- individuals seeking to better understand the Nova Scotia labour market.
Whether you already have a clear career objective or are just beginning to explore your options, we can help you create a realistic and personalized employment plan.
Personalized Employment Support
CDÉNÉ provides personalized support based on your background, goals and employment needs.
We can help you:
- define your career goals;
- improve your resume and cover letter;
- better understand employer expectations;
- build confidence in the workplace;
- prepare for interviews;
- discover employment resources available in your region;
- participate in employability workshops;
- access networking opportunities, career fairs and economic forums;
- connect with the right services and partners.
Our priority is to provide accessible, inclusive and supportive employment services for individuals across Nova Scotia.
Employability Workshops and Activities
Throughout the year, CDÉNÉ organizes workshops, information sessions and networking activities related to employment and employability.
Topics may include:
- job search strategies;
- labour market preparation;
- professional skills development;
- diversity, equity and inclusion;
- workplace professionalism;
- self-confidence and communication;
- employer and job seeker connections;
- newcomer workforce integration.
These activities help participants gain knowledge, develop professional skills, expand their network and better understand the labour market in Nova Scotia.
Accessible Services Across Nova Scotia
Our offices are welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
Our services are offered free of charge, in complete confidentiality and in both official languages.
We serve several regions across Nova Scotia, including:
- the Municipality of Clare;
- the Municipality of Argyle;
- the Municipality of Inverness;
- the Municipality of Richmond.
Need Help Finding Employment in Nova Scotia?
CDÉNÉ can support you at every stage of your employment journey.
Contact our team to:
- receive help with your job search;
- meet with an employment counsellor;
- participate in a workshop;
- learn more about employment resources available in your area.
Together, let’s help you find your place in Nova Scotia’s workforce.
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The CDÉNÉ undertakes various projects and initiatives to support youth entrepreneurship. We work closely with Université Sainte-Anne and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) to share the values of the entrepreneurial culture with young people.
Collaborative Agreement with the CSAP
The CDÉNÉ signed a collaborative agreement with the CSAP focussed on a common goal of increasing youth entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurship in general. This has led to the organization of a variety of entrepreneurial activities and experiences for students:
- Integrating entrepreneurial strategies into the CSAP curriculum;
- Networking activities where students meet and develop a deeper understanding of local entrepreneurs;
- Business Pitch competitions, where Université Sainte-Anne and CSAP students have an opportunity to present their entrepreneurial ideas to a jury from the business world, to get advice and to potentially obtain funding for their initiatives;
- Mentoring young people to support the development of the entrepreneurial thought process or mindset;
- Entrepreneurship boot camps for students;
- Workshops for youth on current topics related to entrepreneurship.
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If you are a Francophone immigrant to Nova Scotia and you’d like to start a business or take over an existing one, our services for immigrant entrepreneurs offer all the support you will need to go into business. Take advantage of our business advisor’s expertise and personalized approach to make your business ideas a reality. Your entrepreneurial project will join a growing number of businesses propelled to the next level by the CDÉNÉ.
These services are offered without charge to immigrants (permanent residents and Canadian citizens born abroad) in Nova Scotia who speak French.
Services Offered
As an immigrant entrepreneur, you can take advantage of these services:
- Individual business counseling sessions
- Preparing business plans
- Preparing marketing plans
- Access to training workshops to support you on the road to entrepreneurship (marketing, create and manage a website, Canadian import-export, managing operations, taxes and human resources, growth of operations, etc.)
- Steering toward funding sources
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Networking Activities
The CDÉNÉ organizes networking activities for immigrant entrepreneurs, where you can discuss with Francophone entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the region in a friendly atmosphere. Contact us to learn more about future networking activities.
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CDÉNÉ provides services to existing and potential businesses and entrepreneurs to support them in the development and success of their business or entrepreneurial initiatives. Whether you want to start up a new business, launch a new product or access and explore a new market, we can help you bring your ideas to life.
Services Offered
Our business advisors can:
- Draft feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, strategic plans, funding requests and financial projections to reach your goals.
- Advise you on how to start, grow or improve your business.
- Mentor you as a new entrepreneur.
- Lead professional development sessions for new or existing entrepreneurs, businesses and social enterprises.
- Help you access documentation and resources on the sources of funding available to your business or business idea and on various subjects related to entrepreneurship (statistics, demographic data, etc.)
- Put you in contact with people and agencies that provide additional services such as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Enterprise Networks (REN), Business Canada – Nova Scotia Centres and Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC).
If you have an idea for a business or questions about managing your business, make an appointment with one of our business advisors.
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Networking Activities
Business and Entrepreneurship Services’ networking activities will help you expand your network, establish new contacts and share ideas with entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the region. Contact us to find out more.
Youth Entrepreneurship
The CDÉNÉ undertakes various projects and initiatives to support youth entrepreneurship in the Acadian and Francophone regions.
The CDÉNÉ works closely with Université Sainte-Anne to carry out activities and projects that foster the development of an entrepreneurial culture among youth, including mentoring to support their entrepreneurial journey, networking activities with local entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial projects. Contact us to find out more.
