Student Resources

​The Cumberland Business Connector is a not for profit organization whose job is to support the business community in Cumberland County by listening to our businesses, being their voice, and connecting them to resources that they need to be successful. To have a strong business community, we need to be a welcoming place to do business. We also work on ways to make Cumberland County the best place to start a business by offering a wide range of free programs to our businesses. 

Cumberland County is full of opportunity as well as a beautiful place that we call home. 

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Explore Career Opportunities 

We have so many unique businesses here in Cumberland County that offer tons of different career path opportunities. Working with Nova Social Media & Marketing, we have produced these films of local employers to show you some of the opportunities that you have right here at home.   
Forestry
One industry we wanted to highlight is the forestry sector here in Cumberland County. There are many different types of jobs in this field that fit almost every skill set.  From the science behind harvesting, to managing business operations, developing markets for wood, and operating heavy machinery, there is almost something for everyone. 

As the forestry industry pivots to find more markets for pulp wood and be more sustainable, our local forestry sector has really taken the lead. Along with the Connector, many other community members and organizations helped form a strategic plan for the industry's
next steps. This can be found in the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan. While it may seem that times are tough, growth is in the future.  

Find us on Facebook @CumberlandCountyForestry

Women in Forestry
  • Interview with Tiara Seitz on what it is like to own a logging company as a women. Click here for the interview. ​
  • Listen to an interview with Tanya Wick on the importance of gender diversity hiring practices, industry initiatives to address gender diversity and advice for women looking to get into the forestry industry here. ​
  • Interview with Taylor Lumber's Jocelyn Taylor Archibald on "Why can't you do it?". Jocelyn talks about her experience "being the only women in the room" and what it is like working in the forestry sector here in Nova Scotia. Click here for the interview. 
C.E Harrison & Sons
Information and Communication Technology Sector
​The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector workforce is growing at a fast pace.  In 2019, the workforce had sector growth of 2.1%. The average salary of someone in the tech industry is 53.7% higher than the Canadian average. 
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Digital Nova Scotia has created the Opening Doors program. Opening Doors provides students with an overview of the various tech industry roles in the area and skills required to enter the ICT sector workforce. They have developed many different case studies and conducted interviews with Nova Scotians who are in this industry to share their experience and provide information on the different types of jobs available.  To view these interviews and case studies, click here. 
Skills Nova Scotia has developed Skilled Futures Virtual Experience which allows you to take a deeper look at jobs in skilled trades and technologies. Check out the video they did below of FORCE: Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy, located in Parrsboro, and their website linked above for more videos. 
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Post - Secondary Opportunities Close to Home

Grade 12, as if it is not stressful enough, it seems as though this is your only chance to choose what you want to do with the rest of your life and that you have to move away to do it.
THIS IS NOT THE CASE!
  • University is not for everyone, and that is ok. 
  • College is not for everyone, and that is ok.
  • Moving away for school is not for everyone, and that is ok. 
This is why we have created this booklet on post-secondary programs offered in Cumberland County and adjacent areas. This booklet includes University, College, and other learning opportunities. 

Institutions in our own backyard:
NSCC - Cumberland Campus
Mount Allison University
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​Skills for Hire is a digital skills and career building training program for those interested in a career in tech. They offer many free, self-directed learning programs to provide you with the skills to enter the tech workforce. The 3 skill-building programs include: web design, UX/UI, and cyber security. These programs are designed to be completed within 6-10 weeks. For more information about Skills for Hire and their program offerings, click here. 
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Start Your Own Business

Did you know?
9% of small to medium sized enterprises in Canada are owned by youth entrepreneurs. 
Interested in starting your own business?  Below are some resources to help you get started with your business plan.  
Business Plan Template
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Income Statement Template
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    Not sure where to start? We can help!
    Connect with us to set up a meeting to help you get started on your business plan!
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Cumberland Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge


The Cumberland Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is a challenge for entrepreneurs ages 17 and under that are either starting a business or expanding an existing business in Cumberland County.

To participate youth must submit an application, complete a business plan, and present it to a panel of entrepreneurs. 

Workshops are provided to assist in completing a business plan.

In 2019, $9500 in cash prizes was awarded to 10 businesses. The youngest winner was 9 and the oldest was 17. 

Check out the upcoming events section for information on the 2021 Challenge in the next few months.
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Northern Connector Program

The Northern Connector Program  is a networking program that matches established business and community leaders (Connectors) with recent graduates of post-secondary institutions (Connectees) based on industry experience and professional backgrounds. These connections increase Connectees likelihood of getting MEANINGFUL employment and beginning their career here in Cumberland. 



​Interested in participating? Contact our Program Manager, Matthew Berrigan at [email protected]
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Additional Resources & Links

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Upcoming Events

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