Grow Your Business Network
Professional connections are critical to career success. Start growing your professional network in Halifax and increase your chance of finding employment in your field.
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Building professional connections is critical to career success. Whether you are actively pursuing career opportunities or exploring options, it is never too early to start growing your professional network in Halifax.
Our Connector Program can match and connect you with local professionals who will help you quickly build your local network.
What is the Connector Program?
Our award-winning Connector Program helps new immigrants and recent graduates grow their professional network in Halifax. This highly effective networking program will put you directly in touch with Connectors—business owners and operators, managers, civil servants and community leaders—who work in the same field as you.
Meeting with your Connector will enhance your networking skills, build your professional network, improve your job search in Halifax, and connect you to hidden job opportunities.
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Program Eligibility
To become a Connectee, you have to be a landed immigrant in Nova Scotia, local graduate or international graduate from one of the accredited post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia:
Please note that our Connector Program does not include the following sectors: Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality, Call Center, Warehouse/Labour, Healthcare, Logistics/Procurement, O&G Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Immigrants
- Have completed at least one year of a post-secondary education or training program
- Hold a valid work permit and have immigrated to Canada within the last five years
- Currently living in Halifax with the intent to work and stay
- Have sufficient English or French language capability
- Currently unemployed or underemployed
Local Graduates
- Have recently completed or are within 6 months of completing post-secondary education.
- Have less than 3 years’ work experience and are actively pursuing a career
- Currently living in Halifax with the intent to work and stay
- Currently unemployed or underemployed
International Graduates
- Have recently completed or are within 6 months of completing post-secondary education
- Hold a valid work permit for Nova Scotia
- Currently living in Halifax with the intent to work and stay
- Have sufficient English language capability
- Currently unemployed or underemployed
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2022-23, 46% of our Connectees found jobs in their field!
How Does It Work?
Build your network in 3 simple steps:
Match
You'll be matched with a Connector based on industry experience and professional background. Once the connection has been made, you'll receive an introduction email to set up a virtual meeting with your Connector.
Connect
You'll meet with your Connector for 30 minutes online, over the phone, or in-person to discuss industry trends, skills and areas of expertise, related news, current market demands, and hidden job opportunities in Halifax.
Refer
Your Connector will refer you to a minimum of three people in their network. These referrals may be other potential employers or influential leaders within their industry.