Tanya Greer 
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. NB Power has long been … Read more
NBCC is proud to celebrate National Respiratory Therapy Week, October 22-28, an opportunity to celebrate the respiratory therapy profession and the outstanding dedication and passion of respiratory therapists. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of acute care hospitalizations in our province. Students enrolled in NBCC’s Respiratory Therapy program are working … Read more
When NBCC established a new bursary program in June 2022, the plan was bold yet simple – to support students impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. For bursary recipient Dima Tsybulia, finding out he was eligible for this support from NBCC helped ease the financial burden of his Canadian dream. “I remember getting the … Read more
A scholarship, an internship, and a job offer. For any recent college grad, that’s the best hat trick you can score. Tally up the win for two members of NBCC’s Class of 2022. Building Engineering Technology graduates Dana Nielsen and Hongyu Lan each received a $2,500 Stantec Student in Engineering Bursary, which came with six-week … Read more
A wealth of Fredericton history that was until now locked in handwritten documents is now accessible to all, thanks to an applied research partnership between the Information Technology programs at NBCC Fredericton Campus and the Fredericton Region Museum. A chance meeting during NBCC’s Service Day activities, where staff and students volunteer their time to community … Read more
At age 16, Killian Gouvernel’s life changed forever when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer that affects the body’s lymphatic system. Despite his diagnosis and the years of testing, treatments, forced breaks from school, and frequent hospital stays leaving him feeling depleted, Killian discovered a new sense of self-determination that has … Read more
A cross-continental journey, a new culture, and enrolling in a full-time post-secondary program while working and raising a family is enough to overwhelm anyone … but for Kat Mesones, it was also the opportunity of a lifetime. Originally from Peru, Kat moved to Moncton with her husband and son in January 2021 to attend NBCC … Read more
Samantha Connors-Lebreton has always had a passion for working with children and youth, but her biggest source of inspiration throughout her NBCC journey has been her daughter. “What motivated me most during my studies was my daughter,” said Samantha. “Knowing that she was watching me and seeing everything I was doing made me want to … Read more
Russ Brown never predicted he would be back in the classroom after more than 23 years in the workforce, but when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his job in the travel industry, he seized the opportunity to forge a new path. “I think COVID allowed a lot of people, including myself, to take a step back … Read more
When students and staff enter NBCC campuses, they’ll walk along a reminder of the College’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As Canada marks National Indigenous History Month in June, NBCC is introducing a freshly-painted, bright orange walkway at each of its campus locations. The new ‘Seven Feathers’ walkways mark NBCC’s ongoing commitment to learn together … Read more
Mark Ferrish never had any intentions of pursuing leadership opportunities in the workplace. That was until he discovered NBCC’s Applied Studies programs, and everything changed. “Leadership wasn’t something I had really considered – I thought I would just be an employee that would come in, do my work, and go home,” said Mark. “But when … Read more
When Juan Vargas arrived in New Brunswick for the first time, the crisp winter air was not the only thing giving him goosebumps. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Juan began his NBCC journey in September 2020. After studying remotely for the first semester of his program while continuing to work full-time, Juan and his wife moved … Read more
