JA Nova Scotia
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Since 1969 JA Nova Scotia has educated & empowered students to make thoughtful financial health, work readiness & entrepreneurial decisions. Our programs are free for youth aged 5-25, setting them up with real-world scenarios. www.janovascotia.ca
We are at Neighbourly Holiday Market til 9PM tonight! Whether you're shopping for family, friends, (or even yourself 😉), you'll find some fantastic gifts, handmade by JA Company Program teams. Stop by our tables and pick out just the thing for everyone on your list!
December 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We are at Neighbourly Holiday Market til 9PM tonight! Whether you're shopping for family, friends, (or even yourself 😉), you'll find some fantastic gifts, handmade by JA Company Program teams. Stop by our tables and pick out just the thing for everyone on your list!
Only 15 prints remain!
This piece is Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings by Shianne Gould and a portion of each sale supports her as she builds new studio in Whycocomagh. It's 12x12 & perfectly fits
IKEA's Sannahed frame.
Get one before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
This piece is Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings by Shianne Gould and a portion of each sale supports her as she builds new studio in Whycocomagh. It's 12x12 & perfectly fits
IKEA's Sannahed frame.
Get one before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Only 15 prints remain!
This piece is Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings by Shianne Gould and a portion of each sale supports her as she builds new studio in Whycocomagh. It's 12x12 & perfectly fits
IKEA's Sannahed frame.
Get one before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
This piece is Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings by Shianne Gould and a portion of each sale supports her as she builds new studio in Whycocomagh. It's 12x12 & perfectly fits
IKEA's Sannahed frame.
Get one before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who supported EFS at Rocky Lake. Both days: Butterfield Group & East Coast Credit Union
Day 1: BDO & Scotiabank
Day 2: Clearwater Seafood
A heartfelt thank-you to our financial partners, CIBC & EECD for making this work possible. Visit janovascotia.ca.
Day 1: BDO & Scotiabank
Day 2: Clearwater Seafood
A heartfelt thank-you to our financial partners, CIBC & EECD for making this work possible. Visit janovascotia.ca.
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who supported EFS at Rocky Lake. Both days: Butterfield Group & East Coast Credit Union
Day 1: BDO & Scotiabank
Day 2: Clearwater Seafood
A heartfelt thank-you to our financial partners, CIBC & EECD for making this work possible. Visit janovascotia.ca.
Day 1: BDO & Scotiabank
Day 2: Clearwater Seafood
A heartfelt thank-you to our financial partners, CIBC & EECD for making this work possible. Visit janovascotia.ca.
Thank you, Scotiabank, for helping us connect with students in rural Cape Breton! Through World of Choices events, students facing a range of barriers explored exciting skilled trades pathways & discovered their economic resiliency.
JANS programs are offered at no cost: janovascotia.ca/programs
JANS programs are offered at no cost: janovascotia.ca/programs
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank you, Scotiabank, for helping us connect with students in rural Cape Breton! Through World of Choices events, students facing a range of barriers explored exciting skilled trades pathways & discovered their economic resiliency.
JANS programs are offered at no cost: janovascotia.ca/programs
JANS programs are offered at no cost: janovascotia.ca/programs
The Legacy In The Making Award recognizes entrepreneurs who’ve been in business less than 20 years & demonstrate exceptional dedication, perseverence, and community-minded innovation.
Know a standout entrepreneur who deserves the spotlight?
E-mail cboyko@janovascotia.ca for our Jan review!
Know a standout entrepreneur who deserves the spotlight?
E-mail cboyko@janovascotia.ca for our Jan review!
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Legacy In The Making Award recognizes entrepreneurs who’ve been in business less than 20 years & demonstrate exceptional dedication, perseverence, and community-minded innovation.
Know a standout entrepreneur who deserves the spotlight?
E-mail cboyko@janovascotia.ca for our Jan review!
Know a standout entrepreneur who deserves the spotlight?
E-mail cboyko@janovascotia.ca for our Jan review!
Nominations are open for the 2026 NS Business Hall of Fame!
We’re looking for leaders who’ve shown exceptional business success, entrepreneurial spirit, community impact & who inspire the next generation.
Submit nominations at nslaureates.ca/contribute
Questions: cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’re looking for leaders who’ve shown exceptional business success, entrepreneurial spirit, community impact & who inspire the next generation.
Submit nominations at nslaureates.ca/contribute
Questions: cboyko@janovascotia.ca
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 NS Business Hall of Fame!
We’re looking for leaders who’ve shown exceptional business success, entrepreneurial spirit, community impact & who inspire the next generation.
Submit nominations at nslaureates.ca/contribute
Questions: cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’re looking for leaders who’ve shown exceptional business success, entrepreneurial spirit, community impact & who inspire the next generation.
Submit nominations at nslaureates.ca/contribute
Questions: cboyko@janovascotia.ca
Brighten someone’s day & support youth entrepreneurship. Company Program students have created blank cards for any occasion!
Every purchase funds start-up costs for After School Company Program teams, giving them all they need to launch their products.
Buy here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase funds start-up costs for After School Company Program teams, giving them all they need to launch their products.
Buy here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Brighten someone’s day & support youth entrepreneurship. Company Program students have created blank cards for any occasion!
Every purchase funds start-up costs for After School Company Program teams, giving them all they need to launch their products.
Buy here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase funds start-up costs for After School Company Program teams, giving them all they need to launch their products.
Buy here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
After each Induction Gala, the newest portraits are installed in the Gallery at Dal.
Our Skyline team gave Mike Smit (Dean, Faculty of Mgmt) & Shannon Harding (JANS President & CEO) a behind-the-scenes look at framing & hanging portraits.
It celebrates all that goes into our Business Hall of Fame.
Our Skyline team gave Mike Smit (Dean, Faculty of Mgmt) & Shannon Harding (JANS President & CEO) a behind-the-scenes look at framing & hanging portraits.
It celebrates all that goes into our Business Hall of Fame.
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After each Induction Gala, the newest portraits are installed in the Gallery at Dal.
Our Skyline team gave Mike Smit (Dean, Faculty of Mgmt) & Shannon Harding (JANS President & CEO) a behind-the-scenes look at framing & hanging portraits.
It celebrates all that goes into our Business Hall of Fame.
Our Skyline team gave Mike Smit (Dean, Faculty of Mgmt) & Shannon Harding (JANS President & CEO) a behind-the-scenes look at framing & hanging portraits.
It celebrates all that goes into our Business Hall of Fame.
It's My Future gives junior high students a practical, confidence-building head start on preparing for the world of work!
They explore career pathways while also gaining valuable tips on how to keep a job and navigate the employment process.
Register today at janovascotia.ca/.../its-my-f...
They explore career pathways while also gaining valuable tips on how to keep a job and navigate the employment process.
Register today at janovascotia.ca/.../its-my-f...
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It's My Future gives junior high students a practical, confidence-building head start on preparing for the world of work!
They explore career pathways while also gaining valuable tips on how to keep a job and navigate the employment process.
Register today at janovascotia.ca/.../its-my-f...
They explore career pathways while also gaining valuable tips on how to keep a job and navigate the employment process.
Register today at janovascotia.ca/.../its-my-f...
On International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who help bring JANS to life!
Your dedication helps young people gain skills, confidence, and opportunities they’ll carry into their futures. We couldn’t do this without you.
Want to get involved? Visit janovascotia.ca
Your dedication helps young people gain skills, confidence, and opportunities they’ll carry into their futures. We couldn’t do this without you.
Want to get involved? Visit janovascotia.ca
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who help bring JANS to life!
Your dedication helps young people gain skills, confidence, and opportunities they’ll carry into their futures. We couldn’t do this without you.
Want to get involved? Visit janovascotia.ca
Your dedication helps young people gain skills, confidence, and opportunities they’ll carry into their futures. We couldn’t do this without you.
Want to get involved? Visit janovascotia.ca
The Legacy In The Making award recognises entrepreneurs operating their business for less than 20 years.
Help us discover our 2026 Recipients! If you know an inspiring local innovator email Carmen at cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’ll make sure your suggestion is part of our January conversation!
Help us discover our 2026 Recipients! If you know an inspiring local innovator email Carmen at cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’ll make sure your suggestion is part of our January conversation!
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Legacy In The Making award recognises entrepreneurs operating their business for less than 20 years.
Help us discover our 2026 Recipients! If you know an inspiring local innovator email Carmen at cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’ll make sure your suggestion is part of our January conversation!
Help us discover our 2026 Recipients! If you know an inspiring local innovator email Carmen at cboyko@janovascotia.ca
We’ll make sure your suggestion is part of our January conversation!
Support this year's After School Company Program groups & replenish your stationery!
Funds raised through the sale of these cards will provide start-up capital. Each group received $150 to purchase the supplies needed for upcoming markets.
Purchase the cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Funds raised through the sale of these cards will provide start-up capital. Each group received $150 to purchase the supplies needed for upcoming markets.
Purchase the cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Support this year's After School Company Program groups & replenish your stationery!
Funds raised through the sale of these cards will provide start-up capital. Each group received $150 to purchase the supplies needed for upcoming markets.
Purchase the cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Funds raised through the sale of these cards will provide start-up capital. Each group received $150 to purchase the supplies needed for upcoming markets.
Purchase the cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
In honour of the Laureates inducted into the NS Business Hall of Fame, JA created a celebratory book!
Every purchase supports JA Nova Scotia’s financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.
Get your laureate book here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase supports JA Nova Scotia’s financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.
Get your laureate book here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In honour of the Laureates inducted into the NS Business Hall of Fame, JA created a celebratory book!
Every purchase supports JA Nova Scotia’s financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.
Get your laureate book here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase supports JA Nova Scotia’s financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.
Get your laureate book here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Nominate for the 2025 Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame today.
Laureates represent Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs & leaders and have demonstrated a lifetime of extraordinary business success, superior leadership & a commitment to giving back to the community.
nslaureates.ca/contribute
Laureates represent Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs & leaders and have demonstrated a lifetime of extraordinary business success, superior leadership & a commitment to giving back to the community.
nslaureates.ca/contribute
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Nominate for the 2025 Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame today.
Laureates represent Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs & leaders and have demonstrated a lifetime of extraordinary business success, superior leadership & a commitment to giving back to the community.
nslaureates.ca/contribute
Laureates represent Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs & leaders and have demonstrated a lifetime of extraordinary business success, superior leadership & a commitment to giving back to the community.
nslaureates.ca/contribute
Giving Tuesday is here and it’s the perfect day to make a real difference for youth across Nova Scotia!
Every contribution ensures more students gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Support youth education today:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Every contribution ensures more students gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Support youth education today:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
December 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Giving Tuesday is here and it’s the perfect day to make a real difference for youth across Nova Scotia!
Every contribution ensures more students gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Support youth education today:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Every contribution ensures more students gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Support youth education today:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
There are only 15 of the Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings prints left!
This 12x12 artwork beautifully reflects all the teachings and also supports artist Shianne with building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
Get yours before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
This 12x12 artwork beautifully reflects all the teachings and also supports artist Shianne with building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
Get yours before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
There are only 15 of the Turtle Island & the 7 Grandfather Teachings prints left!
This 12x12 artwork beautifully reflects all the teachings and also supports artist Shianne with building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
Get yours before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
This 12x12 artwork beautifully reflects all the teachings and also supports artist Shianne with building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
Get yours before they’re gone: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It’s the final week of #FinancialLiteracyMonth!
How have you stretched your $15 while creating holiday gifts?
FLM may be ending, but smart money habits are year-round.
Our Financial Health programs & bite-sized modules can help you budget with confidence!
Learn more: janovascotia.ca/programs/
How have you stretched your $15 while creating holiday gifts?
FLM may be ending, but smart money habits are year-round.
Our Financial Health programs & bite-sized modules can help you budget with confidence!
Learn more: janovascotia.ca/programs/
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s the final week of #FinancialLiteracyMonth!
How have you stretched your $15 while creating holiday gifts?
FLM may be ending, but smart money habits are year-round.
Our Financial Health programs & bite-sized modules can help you budget with confidence!
Learn more: janovascotia.ca/programs/
How have you stretched your $15 while creating holiday gifts?
FLM may be ending, but smart money habits are year-round.
Our Financial Health programs & bite-sized modules can help you budget with confidence!
Learn more: janovascotia.ca/programs/
If you’re looking for a gift that carries culture & purpose, a Turtle Island print is a beautiful choice!
Every purchase helps artist Shianne Gould in building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
It also looks simply stunning in IKEA's Sannahed frame. Order yours here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase helps artist Shianne Gould in building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
It also looks simply stunning in IKEA's Sannahed frame. Order yours here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
If you’re looking for a gift that carries culture & purpose, a Turtle Island print is a beautiful choice!
Every purchase helps artist Shianne Gould in building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
It also looks simply stunning in IKEA's Sannahed frame. Order yours here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase helps artist Shianne Gould in building her own studio in Whycocomagh.
It also looks simply stunning in IKEA's Sannahed frame. Order yours here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Giving Tuesday is in one week, and your support can help JA Nova Scotia continue delivering free, high-impact programs to students across the province!
Your contribution keeps all of our programs accessible & barrier-free in NS classrooms. Donate here in one week: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Your contribution keeps all of our programs accessible & barrier-free in NS classrooms. Donate here in one week: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Giving Tuesday is in one week, and your support can help JA Nova Scotia continue delivering free, high-impact programs to students across the province!
Your contribution keeps all of our programs accessible & barrier-free in NS classrooms. Donate here in one week: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Your contribution keeps all of our programs accessible & barrier-free in NS classrooms. Donate here in one week: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
What if helping the next generation of entrepreneurs was as simple as $25 a month?
Our programs are offered at no cost to students & schools, and we’re working toward a $61,000 campaign goal to keep it that way!
Help shape a young entrepreneur’s future & donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Our programs are offered at no cost to students & schools, and we’re working toward a $61,000 campaign goal to keep it that way!
Help shape a young entrepreneur’s future & donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What if helping the next generation of entrepreneurs was as simple as $25 a month?
Our programs are offered at no cost to students & schools, and we’re working toward a $61,000 campaign goal to keep it that way!
Help shape a young entrepreneur’s future & donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Our programs are offered at no cost to students & schools, and we’re working toward a $61,000 campaign goal to keep it that way!
Help shape a young entrepreneur’s future & donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Refresh your stationery & support youth entrepreneurs! Our Company Program students created their own line of blank cards for all occasions.
Every purchase helps provide start-up capital for the CP teams as they prepare to launch their products.
Get your cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase helps provide start-up capital for the CP teams as they prepare to launch their products.
Get your cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Refresh your stationery & support youth entrepreneurs! Our Company Program students created their own line of blank cards for all occasions.
Every purchase helps provide start-up capital for the CP teams as they prepare to launch their products.
Get your cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Every purchase helps provide start-up capital for the CP teams as they prepare to launch their products.
Get your cards here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
On Giving Tuesday, your donation directly fuels opportunities for students in NS. Want to know why JA Nova Scotia is a great choice for your Giving Tuesday donation?
Your gift ensures more students gain the real-world skills they need for life.
Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Your gift ensures more students gain the real-world skills they need for life.
Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On Giving Tuesday, your donation directly fuels opportunities for students in NS. Want to know why JA Nova Scotia is a great choice for your Giving Tuesday donation?
Your gift ensures more students gain the real-world skills they need for life.
Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Your gift ensures more students gain the real-world skills they need for life.
Donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
We are so thankful that Halifax Chamber of Commerce included our Gala article on-line. Please visit and learn about our Laureates, Legacy In The Making Recipients and more.
halifaxchamber.com/business-voi...
halifaxchamber.com/business-voi...
32nd Annual Laureate Gala
Nova Scotia’s Business Hall of Fame…
halifaxchamber.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We are so thankful that Halifax Chamber of Commerce included our Gala article on-line. Please visit and learn about our Laureates, Legacy In The Making Recipients and more.
halifaxchamber.com/business-voi...
halifaxchamber.com/business-voi...
Thank you to HFX Stanfield & the HIAA Uplifted program for financially supporting our Work Readiness Programs again!
We have programming for students in elementary through high school. Thanks to funders like Uplifted, we can offer our programs at no cost.
Explore at janovascotia.ca/programs
We have programming for students in elementary through high school. Thanks to funders like Uplifted, we can offer our programs at no cost.
Explore at janovascotia.ca/programs
November 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thank you to HFX Stanfield & the HIAA Uplifted program for financially supporting our Work Readiness Programs again!
We have programming for students in elementary through high school. Thanks to funders like Uplifted, we can offer our programs at no cost.
Explore at janovascotia.ca/programs
We have programming for students in elementary through high school. Thanks to funders like Uplifted, we can offer our programs at no cost.
Explore at janovascotia.ca/programs
A heartfelt thank you to APEX for the generous fundraising efforts at your networking event this week!
And a big congratulations on the relaunch of your magazine! We look forward to sharing inspiring stories from local leaders & entrepreneurs.
Read the latest features here: apexmagazine.ca
And a big congratulations on the relaunch of your magazine! We look forward to sharing inspiring stories from local leaders & entrepreneurs.
Read the latest features here: apexmagazine.ca
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A heartfelt thank you to APEX for the generous fundraising efforts at your networking event this week!
And a big congratulations on the relaunch of your magazine! We look forward to sharing inspiring stories from local leaders & entrepreneurs.
Read the latest features here: apexmagazine.ca
And a big congratulations on the relaunch of your magazine! We look forward to sharing inspiring stories from local leaders & entrepreneurs.
Read the latest features here: apexmagazine.ca