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Three days of celebrations across six campuses culminated in 2,379 students graduating from New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). The Class of 2020 is NBCC’s largest class since becoming a Crown Corporation in 2010. “The Class of 2020 is always going to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of everyone who makes up … Read more
Experiential learning and applied research have long been at the heart of the NBCC experience, which is built on the principle that students learn best by doing. Training the next generation of doers requires instructors who are passionate about learning and skilled in mentoring. The efforts of one NBCC instructor were recently recognized by the … Read more
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
When the staff at NBCC talked about community leadership, Kevin Laguerta was paying attention. When he saw people in his community suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, he put his service learning experience to work. Laguerta, an international learner, completed the Accounting and Payroll Administration program at the Moncton Campus in … Read more
Ensuring that all students can participate and learn together is part of our DNA at NBCC; in fact, embracing diversity and inclusivity is one of five guiding principles of the College’s vision statement. The leadership of several faculty members in fostering an atmosphere of belonging has earned them national recognition. Steven Austin, a Carpentry instructor … 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
It’s been almost two years since Kaylie Broome and Michelle Melanson returned home from the Masaai Mara region of Kenya, but the time they spent there has had in impact on their lives every day since. Now they’re sharing that impact with a national audience as part of the Colleges and Institutes Canada’s Student Showcase … Read more
As NBCC prepares learners for careers in their chosen fields, community and industry partners play a vital role. Whether they donate bursary funds or equipment, host workplace practicums, provide applied learning opportunities, visit classrooms as guest speakers or hire graduates, their contributions help make the NBCC experience extraordinary for students. At the Saint John Campus, … Read more
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and The University of New Brunswick have signed an agreement to provide a new pathway for NBCC’s International Business Management graduates to obtain a master’s degree. Students who complete the post-graduate program at NBCC and meet eligibility requirements are now able to transfer directly to the UNB Saint … Read more
As NBCC prepares learners for careers in their chosen fields, community and industry partners play a vital role. Whether they donate bursary funds or equipment, host workplace practicums, provide applied learning opportunities, visit classrooms as guest speakers, or hire graduates, their contributions help make the NBCC experience extraordinary for students. At the Miramichi Campus, a … Read more