Learners Stories
Getting back to the books
Growing up on a farm in Yarmouth, NS, Cameron Purdy gained an early understanding ofwhat it means to work hard. As he graduates from NBCC’s
A curious nature leads to Electronics Engineering
Andrew Hughson has always been interested in understanding how things work. He can recall taking a broken microwave apart for fun, just to see if
A new start in the middle of a pandemic
A cross-country move, a switch to a more laid-back rural lifestyle, and a new career path…all in the midst of a global pandemic. Elizabeth Herd
“Mama Tam” achieves her dreams
As a young woman, Tammy Thibodeau was told to expect a life without children, but she wasn’t prepared to settle for that. She managed to
From the fish plant to the hospital ward
Separated from her partner – and the home-based business she had run for years – Vicky Martin found herself at a fork in the road.
Stretching into a meaningful career
A part-time gig at a yoga studio has stretched into a fulfilling career in her chosen field for a 2021 graduate of NBCC’s Business Administration:
Marketing students give MWBA an assist
Marketing students eager for real world experience meet a fledgling sports league getting ready to launch its first season – it’s a slam dunk of
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
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
