April 3, 2002

For Immediate Release

DigitalEve Nova Scotia launches Web design initiative for non-profits and new Web site.

DigitalEve Nova Scotia, the local chapter of the international organization for women in IT, is launching a new initiative called Community Online DEsign (C.O.DE). C.O.DE offers free Web site design to non-profit organizations, while providing DigitalEve volunteers with valuable experience in the IT field. As its first project, C.O.DE re-designed DigitalEve Nova Scotia's Web site, which is set to go online April 5.

"Our goal with the C.O.DE initiative is two fold, " says Tracey Gant, Programmer/Analyst and Executive Director of DigitalEve Nova Scotia. "To provide our Web oriented members with the experience they need to find a job in today's competitive IT marketplace, and to provide the community with a valuable resource, free of charge, they would not otherwise be able to take advantage of."

The team, headed by Roula El-Diri, consists of 12 team members, and others are encouraged to join. Applications from non-profit organizations are being accepted to begin work on their next project. Interested organizations can contact C.O.DE at code@digitalevenovascotia.org.

DigitalEve's Web site can be found at www.digitalevenovascotia.org and serves as a useful online resource for women interested in new media and technology. In addition to getting information about the organization, finding out how to join and learning about upcoming events, women can check out current job opportunities in the local IT sector.

DigitalEve is a non-profit organization that provides its members with access to a global community of technologically skilled women. It has a network of active chapters across the globe. Created and run by women, DigitalEve Nova Scotia is dedicated to developing a province-wide networking technology community for women. It offers its members regular workshops, discussion forums and networking events.

For more information about DigitalEve Nova Scotia or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Melanie MacDonald
Media Relations Director
DigitalEve Nova Scotia
E-mail: media@digitalevenovascotia.org
Phone : (902) 429-0984