Bursary support helps elite athlete hit her professional stride

When an athletic scholarship to play softball in the States fell through at the last minute, Jesse Williams suddenly found herself looking for a new game plan. With her sports career benched, Williams needed new goals, and a new focus for her drive, energy, and ambition. The business administration program at NBCC St. Andrews Campus … Read more

Training Wheels: A big rig donation

David Lockhart, owner and president of East Coast International Trucks (ECI), knows exactly how much is riding on NBCC’s Truck and Transport Service Technician Program. The College is a key source of trained workers with the specialized skillsets that ECI needs to keep business rolling – literally. “The NBCC programs provide a foundation for future … Read more

Inspired by the Past, Looking Forward to the Future: Jayne Holyoke

Jayne Holyoke is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. Embarking on a new career path as a mature learner takes both courage and determination, two characteristics that Jayne Holyoke … Read more

Inspired by the Past, Looking Forward to the Future: Amanda O’Blenis

Amanda O’Blenis is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. Intent on making a difference for both her family and her community, Amanda O’Blenis is following in the footsteps of … Read more

Dude, where’s my classroom?

Editor’s Note: The 2019-2020 academic year was unlike any other in NBCC’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to every aspect of our lives, including the way we learn. Respiratory Therapy student Connor Moore was one of the thousands of NBCC learners who finished their academic year in a virtual learning environment, and instructor John … Read more

New skills for a changing workforce

“How have I never thought about this before?” That’s the first thing that ran through Allison Fox’s head when she overheard one of her child care colleagues talking about a welding program exclusively for women. Until that moment, Fox hadn’t been aware that welding was even something in which she had an interest. As one … Read more