Newcomers learn new trade to fill market demand

Truck Driver Training

SAINT JOHN – A group of newcomers to Canada have completed truck driving training at the Saint John campus of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and are ready to enter the workforce and meet labour market demand. “We are committed to welcoming more learners from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, while providing training opportunities that … Read more

NBCC announces 2018 Alumni Recognition Awards recipients

Marilyn Luscombe

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Alumni Recognition Awards. “When New Brunswickers look at the leaders in their communities, they can usually find NBCC Alumni among them,” said Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of NBCC. “It’s very gratifying to see our alumni use the skills … Read more

NBCC Launches Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative

Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) officially launched its Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative today, taking the first steps on a new path towards reconciliation. The Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative will increase opportunities for students and staff to learn from and about Indigenous culture and history. The launch occurred at NBCC Fredericton’s graduation … Read more

NBCC students shine at Skills Canada national competition

Welding

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students and apprentices brought home five medals from the recent national Skills Canada competition. The competition, now in its 24th year, was held in Edmonton, AB on June 4th-5th. Students and apprentices competed in several skilled trades sectors, including machining, plumbing, electrical installations, brick masonry, automotive service, pipefitting … Read more

Saint John Transit and NBCC put routes on the map through innovative partnership

Saint John Transit

Customers can access up-to-date route information via Google Maps Saint John, NB (May 29, 2018) – Saint John Transit and New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) have partnered to deliver up-to-date route information that will download directly to customers’ smartphones via Google Maps. “We wanted to provide our customers with quick access to accurate route information … Read more

Welcoming international students, embracing New Brunswick’s future

Vy Ngo

Commentary by Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of New Brunswick Community College On May 23rd and 24th, 300 business and community leaders from across New Brunswick will gather in Moncton for the Atlantic Immigration Summit. The Summit — an initiative of Atlantic Ballet Atlantique- is bringing together a cross-section of New Brunswickers including major employers … Read more

NBCC President Marilyn Luscombe honoured with national award

Marilyn Luscombe

Fredericton – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) President and CEO Marilyn Luscombe was recently recognized by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) with the Distinguished Service Award. The Award was bestowed by the Presidents’ Leadership Network of CICan during the association’s annual conference. The Presidents’ Leadership Network represents college presidents from more than 120 colleges across … Read more

NBCC cooks up new partnership with Hector J. Bravo Culinary Academy

Culinary

Moncton – Students at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) will have the opportunity to benefit from one of Europe’s culinary trendsetters – thanks to a new partnership with the Hector J. Bravo Culinary & Pastry Arts Academy. The partnership will explore opportunities for collaboration in culinary and pastry programming, with a vision of making NBCC … Read more

NBCC students using World Water Day to highlight global water issues

World Water Day

FREDERICTON – NBCC students are using World Water Day to raise awareness of global water issues by kicking off “water walks” at their Campuses over the coming days. The events are being led by nine students who recently returned from the Maasai Mara region of Kenya as part of NBCC’s first international service trip through the … Read more

NBCC students receive over $450k in bursaries

Student Bursaries

Students at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) have been feeling the love over the past few weeks as $450,055 in bursaries were awarded to 421 students across the College’s six regions. The bursaries were awarded as part of Rise and Shine breakfasts which connected students and donors across the province. NBCC President and CEO Marilyn … Read more

NBCC instructor recognized with National Inclusive Education Award

National Inclusive Education Award

Nancy Hallihan-Sturgeon, an Early Childhood Education Instructor at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Miramichi Campus, has been recognized with a National Inclusive Education Award from the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL). “Nancy’s passion for inclusive education and community service is evident in all that she does,” said Suzanne Desrosiers, Vice-President of Employee and … Read more

NBCC named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for third year

Egg Breaking

FREDERICTON – For the third year in row, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is among Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers according to the editors of Canada’s Top Employers. The College is one of 30 organizations in the region being recognized for offering exceptional places to work. “This recognition acknowledges the progress we have made towards creating … Read more