Why is Greater Halifax’s workforce among the best skilled, best educated in the world? Our many post-secondary institutions have established outreach, business, and training programs to help businesses find and develop the knowledge and talent needed to succeed.

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) - every business has different training needs. The Nova Scotia Community College offers training solutions that can be customized to meet your schedule and goals while preparing your workforce to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s competitive marketplace. The NSCC's programs can be delivered on campus, at the workplace, at an independent location, or online.

Centre for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University – on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Centre for Women in Business delivers the community outreach portion of the Women in Business Initiative (WBI) in mainland Nova Scotia and the Business Management Training Allowance (BMTA) for metropolitan Halifax.

Executive and Professional Development at Saint Mary’s University – offers a wide range of seminars, certificates, diplomas, certifications, and customized training programs designed to help individuals reach their goals. Program facilitators are carefully selected from the Sobey School of Business faculty and experts from the corporate community. Participants also benefit by having the opportunity to network and learn from other program participants.

Customized Training at Saint Mary’s University - flexible programs designed to meet your organization’s goals. Expert facilitators from the Sobey School of Business and the corporate community deliver programs.

Computer Training at Dalhousie – Computer Training @ Dalhousie is committed to excellence in teaching computer skills to the local business community and to individuals. Available in both classroom and online formats, Computer Training @ Dalhousie offers a variety of courses ranging from basic Computer Literacy to Office products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to technical courses in Web Design, A+ certification, and more. For more information, call
(902) 494-2636 or visit the Dalhousie website.

Henson College at Dalhousie University – Henson College provides leadership and support for Dalhousie in forging dynamic links with the communities it serves. Using the tools of program design and delivery, applied research, innovative teaching and technology, consulting, outreach, and increased accessibility, Henson College works to meet the learning needs of the new economy.