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A dream too long in the making: New institute to address anti-Black racism in N.S. justice system Read Articles
Gail Smith – Deputy Mayor of Middleton Read Articles
Cdn military monitored BLM movement, claims pandemic justified such actions Read Articles
Dr. Kyle Lowry Read Articles
Black man who got jaywalking ticket Read Articles
Councillor June Granger – Kings County District 1 Read Articles
Legislation Recognizes Emancipation Day in Nova Scotia Read Articles
AFUA COOPER: My 30-year effort to bring Black studies to Canadian universities is still an upward battle Read Articles
A Chicago suburb’s plan to pay Black residents reparations could be a national model Read Articles
Breaking barriers: The coach of Jamaica’s hockey team wants to ‘prove everybody wrong’ Read Articles
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Employment Services

Employment Services

The Employment Services Centre located in Kentville is designed to provide the best possible service and employment advice to residents of Kings County and other areas of Nova Scotia.

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Supported Services

VANSDA offers a number of targeted employment programs at different times of the year, through partnerships with Federal and Provincial Government departments.

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Additional Services & Programs

VANSDA offers a monthly series of workshops to clients and community members alike. Open to all they cover a wide range of employment and community development topics.

Trailblazers

Trailblazers

Members of the African Diaspora have been trailblazers throughout history. By recognizing the efforts of some we hope to further educate and instill not only their story but pride in what was achieved and how it influences community moving forward. The four trailblazers featured were selected as the first 4 Persons of African Descent feature on the ‘Legacy Coffee Series’.

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About

VANSDA

As part of the Nova Scotia Works Employment Services system, VANSDA is a not-for-profit community development organization with a wide ranging mission and mandate.

The Employment Services Centre located in Kentville is designed to provide the best possible service and employment advice to residents of Kings County and other areas of Nova Scotia. With an integrated bundle of employment services to help residents understand, prepare for and meet the needs of the provincial labour market, the Centre also provides services to aid businesses in recruiting, managing and developing the talent they require to be more productive.