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Editor’s Note: The following is reposted from edgsj.com, Economic Development Greater Saint John, with permission. Bruno Silva came to Saint John in the fall of 2018 with the goal of learning English. He registered as an international student in NBCC’s Cybersecurity program and with his wife and two-year-old son, left Brazil for a study adventure … Read more
FREDERICTON – An advocate for women in trades, an emerging business leader, an innovative problem solver and a veteran entrepreneur with a streak of community spirit a mile wide were recently recognized by New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) at the 2019 Alumni Recognition Awards ceremony. NBCC alumni Ashley Ritchie, Kerri Gaskin, Marc Albert and Laura … Read more
At the Gerald S. Merrithew Allied Health Education Centre of NBCC, students and staff have a long history of giving back to the community. They’re carrying on that tradition with two community projects this fall. On September 29, they took part in the Big Bike Ride in support of the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke … Read more
As NBCC continues to attract increasing numbers of international learners, the entire College community is pitching in to make them feel welcome. At the St. Andrews Campus, Recruitment Advisor and Student Development Officer Brittany Locking knows just how to make international students feel at home. A newcomer to New Brunswick herself, she is very aware … Read more
A couple of days ago, I sat at an old wooden desk at the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, readying myself for my first appearance before the Standing Committee on Crown corporations — an important part of NBCC’s accountability as a publicly-funded institution. There’s a lot of history in the chamber where we met. In the … Read more
It’s not hard to tell when Larry Richard is nearby at the Miramichi Campus of NBCC. Your first hint is the whistling; then, once a sightline has been established, you’re guaranteed a big smile and a cheerful greeting. Richard, part of the facilities team at the Miramichi Campus, loves his job and it shows. For … Read more
As Indigenous learners gain the skills they need at NBCC to transform their lives and communities, the Indigenous Student Bursary Program provides them with financial assistance to help them achieve their dreams. One of those students is Jonah Simon, a second-year Police Foundations student at the Miramichi Campus. He received a bursary in his first … 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
Mary Butler, the President and CEO of New Brunswick Community College, recently met with Kevin Skillin, the U.S. Consul General for the Atlantic region.
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
For three of the last four years, the gold medal winner in brick masonry at the Skills Canada National Competition has come from NBCC Woodstock Campus. The other year, the Woodstock bricklayer in the national competition won silver. You could say the Bricklaying program at the Woodstock Campus is on a winning streak. You could … Read more
Linda Martin was working in the office of an agricultural operation when her position was made redundant. Wendy Casey was working for a large industrial corporation when her job was moved to Saint John. The two women with remarkably similar work histories both found their way to careers at NBCC Fredericton Campus, where they help … Read more