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Posted by: ITNovaScotia Admin	Tuesday, March 06, 2007
The provincial government is playing matchmaker between web-savvy job-seekers and employers looking to satisfy their technology needs. “We are projecting at least 2,500 job openings in three years for people with IT skills,” said Premier Rodney MacDonald. “That’s why I’m pleased to officially launch www.techportjobs.com, Nova Scotia’s dedicated IT job site.” MacDonald helped launch the site at Cape Breton University Friday. Already, more than 60 job postings are listed on the site including an opening at Virtual Media Productions. Shawn Green, vice-president of the Sydney company, said he’s looking for a web and data base programmer and was told to advertise the position on the new site. “Folks in the IT sector were collectively discussing the need for this type of portal, one that would connect employers with people interested in living and working here,” said Green. “Hopefully, it will become a top-of-mind resource.” ... See the full story at Nova Scotia Business Journal

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Re: Nova Scotia sets site on web-savvy job seekers

By Tom R on Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Anyone ever get the feeling that the media is led around by the nose to report over and over on one story? First it was bringing broadband to rural NS and now it's this novascotia-Techport-dotCA site.

The part of the story saying "As well, users can review information and communication sector statistics and information on training and development programs." is a bit misleading - I'm not sure making a list of stats or a list of places that offer courses is really information on specific programs. With these 2500 jobs on the way, WHICH programs should people be taking? WHICH employers are looking for which skillsets? WHAT are the key job specialties (.NET, Servers admins, DBAs, etc) that need filling in Nova Scotia and make up these 2500 jobs?

At least there's some truth in advertising; the itans guy saying "It’s straightforward and simple" couldn't be any more true.