North NS Connector Program

The Connector Program grows networks and addresses workforce needs by connecting young emerging professionals with established professionals in Cumberland County.

Our program is closely modeled after the Halifax Connector Program which began nearly a decade ago and is now replicated all across Canada and the United States. The Program uses an online platform to connect young emerging professionals, local and international graduates, and skill professionals with established professionals, business-owners, and community leaders in some of the region’s high-demand industries, including trades, healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology.

Through the program, emerging professionals (we call them "Connectees") have valuable skills and professional experience but lack an extensive professional network – so we match them with local Cumberland County contacts (we call them "Connectors") in their field of interest

The Connector and Connectee have a one-time, 30-minute meeting. Following their initial meeting, the Connector will introduce the Connectee to at least three individuals in the field, each of whom will similarly make a minimum of three introductions to prospective Connectors in their network. Simple, right?

The impact of the program is outstanding. To date, the Connector Program has engaged 3,400 Connectors with 5,000 Connectees, resulting in more than 1,800 jobs found by program participants. And that number continues to grow every year.

​This is your chance to grow our region, enhance your network and help somebody with their career.

Interested in participating? Contact our Program Manager, Matthew Berrigan at mberrigan@northnsconnector.ca

Matthew Berrigan
Regional Manager, Connector Program