Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of guts at the best of times. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship is more nerve-wracking than ever as small business owners navigate the uncharted territory of a rapidly changing New Brunswick economy. With financial uncertainty around every corner, entrepreneurs may feel like they’re alone in the … Read more
Everybody’s COVID-19 experience has been different, but there’s one thing that almost all of us have become accustomed to – waiting. Every trip to the store has become an exercise in patience, one that begins before you even get to the entrance. Waiting in line outside a store for your turn to get inside, spaced … Read more
Take a global pandemic and front-line service workers who don’t have the option of working from home. Add an instructor with a 3-D printer network and a community service streak a mile wide, several caring industry partners, and a student with a desire to help his community while gaining real-world work experience. The result? A … Read more
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has a long history of giving back to the campus communities it calls home. The College’s students, staff, and Alumni are carrying on this proud tradition of service as communities adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. As physical distancing and widespread lay-offs bring significant hardship to society’s most … Read more
A huge part of what makes NBCC a great place to learn is the connection that our campuses have with the communities they call home. In each of our six campus regions, students and staff have forged strong relationships with community partners who enhance the NBCC experience. At the Miramichi Campus, the Community and Protective … Read more
In the carpentry shop at the Woodstock Campus of NBCC, hammers are pounding and sanders are buzzing. The smell of sawdust is thick in the air – a smell that recalls fond memories of woodshop projects of the past for a group of visiting seniors. The Woodstock Campus played host to several residents of Carleton … Read more
An Indigenous meal, prepared and served by students in the Hotel/Restaurant Management and Culinary programs at the St. Andrews campus of NBCC, raised funds for a student bursary and awareness of Indigenous culture. The fundraising dinner, held as part of NBCC’s 10th Service Day, netted $1,625 for the college’s Indigenous Student Bursary. It also provided … Read more
MONCTON – When community service meets learning, that’s the NBCC Advantage. Across six campuses, NBCC seeks engaging opportunities for its learners to give back to their communities while completing their programs. At the Moncton Campus, Carpentry and Educational Assistant students recently had the opportunity to collaborate on a community project that provided both classes with … Read more
ST. ANDREWS – At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), giving back to the community comes as second nature to students and staff. The College has a long history of supporting the communities in which its students learn. The St. Andrews Campus was recently recognized for its community support with a Power of Collaboration Award from … Read more
03 June 2019 WOODSTOCK – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) learners are making memories across all six Campuses this month as they prepare for graduation. At the Woodstock Campus, Practical Nurse students are also making memories for the community. A class presentation about geriatrics led Acute Care nursing student Brandy Ruff to consider the effects … Read more
At the Miramichi Campus of NBCC, Environmental Technology students are learning every day how the conservation of natural resources can heal some of the damage done to the planet by humans. Their learning is put to work in the community on Service Day, when they take part in community projects designed to improve wildlife habitats … Read more
RIVERVIEW – As New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) strives to transform lives and communities, service learning has become an important part of the curriculum and culture of the College. Through the Robertson Institute for Community Leadership’s semi-annual Service Days, staff, students, alumni and Board members are giving back to their communities and learning the value … Read more
