The Edge Program - Annapolis Valley

08/27/2026

We are so proud of Jacob, a former EDGE participant, and his incredible team performance at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat! 🥈💚

Bringing home a silver medal is an amazing achievement, and it was wonderful to see Jacob stop by the Rec Space and share his medal with us.

Congratulations, Jacob, and a huge shout-out to the entire Nova Scotia team for representing our province with such pride and determination! 👏✨

We’re so happy to celebrate this achievement with you! 💚

We had a pretty great visitor in the Rec Space this morning! 🥈💚

Jacob stopped in to show us the silver medal he brought home from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat last week - and of course, we had to snap a picture!

Some of our staff were following along and watching the Games on YouTube last week, so it was pretty cool to see one of those medals walk through the door today.

A big shout-out to everyone who represented Nova Scotia at the games, and an extra special one for Jacob! We were all pretty happy to celebrate with you today. 🙌

08/26/2026

This week at EDGE Windsor, youth built confidence and strengthened teamwork skills through a variety of creative and hands-on activities. We made macramé with Judy at the Makers Studio, learned about Ikigai, gained forestry experience with D. Bedford Forestry and practised photography in unique abandoned spaces.

The group has shown a strong interest in creative career paths, particularly photography and videography. They would love opportunities to photograph community events, concerts, wrestling matches and other sporting events.

We are looking for local professionals and organizations that may be able to offer portfolio-building opportunities, job shadowing or hands-on work experience. If you are interested in sharing your skills and supporting local youth, we would love to hear from you.

08/19/2026

Season 8 has started at EDGE Windsor!

This group includes youth with aspirations in film, farming, early childhood education, and photography. This week, we focused on team-building activities, budgeting, cooking, and encouraging one another to keep showing up.

We’re already off to a great start!

08/17/2026

DSP’s are incredibly important to ADEC’s mission.

In all we do, ADEC is working to empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities. Our DSP staff help make that happen.

Join the impact and apply to be a DSP at ADEC today! Visit our website at www.adecinc.com today and begin your journey with us.

08/04/2026

✨ Big things are happening at EDGE Windsor! ✨

Our youth have been working hard to get our new space ready for the next cohort, which kicks off on August 17! Their creativity, teamwork, and dedication are helping transform our space into a welcoming place for future participants.

We’re still proud to be part of the amazing Community Inclusion Society NS Works family, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to our new location at 176 Water Street, Windsor.

We can’t wait to share this space with our next group of youth and continue building confidence, skills, and community together. 💙

07/31/2026

Today we honour Emancipation Day—a time to reflect, remember, and recommit ourselves to building communities where everyone is valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive.

May we continue to listen, learn, and stand together in creating a more inclusive and equitable future.

❤️🖤💛💚

07/29/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to another EDGE Kentville cohort on their graduation!

Last week, we celebrated another amazing group of youth and their accomplishments. We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and commitment throughout the program.

A special thank you to Oliver, Program Manager and former EDGE participant from The Evangeline Club in Berwick, for taking the time to share his EDGE journey and how his path has developed since completing the program.

💬 “Every new beginning comes from a step you were brave enough to take.”

We wish all our graduates the very best as they take their next steps toward their future! 🍀

The Evangeline Club https://share.google/9FIhICKcH0uzf7Uie

07/24/2026

Nova Scotia Works is hosting a Job Fair at the County Fair Mall on July 29 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Come meet with employers attending, including Sobeys, Domino’s, McDonald’s, and Charm Diamond Centres, along with additional opportunities available through our team.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and be ready to connect with employers.

For more information, contact 902-679-7469 or [email protected] or [email protected]

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07/23/2026

What a wonderful conversation today with Bob Murphy from CBC Radio about youth employment here in Nova Scotia.

We talked about how the world of work is changing, the challenges many young people face, and—most importantly—the reasons to be hopeful. We discussed the hidden job market, the growing opportunities in skilled trades, how AI is influencing the workforce, and why relationships, confidence, and community support are just as important as résumés.

I was also proud to highlight the incredible work happening here in Windsor and Kentville and the power of community partnerships. We spoke about the impact of EDGE on Employment through Community Inclusion Society, the Portal, and our collaboration with Nova Scotia Works, WHEC, the Windsor Town Business Association (WTBA), Windsor Pride, the Housing Construction Council, our local MLA, and the many employers, schools, and community organizations working together to create opportunities for young people.

One of the biggest messages I wanted to leave listeners with is this:

Young people want to work. They don’t need to be fixed—they need opportunities, relationships, and a community that believes in them.

Thank you to Bob Murphy and CBC Radio for providing a platform to share this important conversation and to celebrate the amazing work happening across our community.

🎙️ The interview will air tomorrow morning on CBC Radio. I hope you’ll tune in!

07/15/2026

🌿 Come Join Us for a Community Clean-Up!

The youth from EDGE on Employment Windsor will be gathering today at 11:15 a.m. near the pumpkin at Tim Hortons on Water street for a community clean-up.

Whether you’d like to lend a hand, stop by to cheer the youth on, or simply say hello, we’d love to see you there. Every bit of encouragement means a lot! 💙