A passion for changing lives

As an Indigenous woman with strong ties to her community and a passion for working with children and youth, NBCC’s Child and Youth Care program was the perfect fit for Christine Ward. After growing up in Eel Ground First Nation, a Mi’kmaq community on the Miramichi River, she spent some time exploring other careers and … Read more

In Their Words: Alumni reflect on their NBCC experiences

Brandi Cooper, Outreach and Education Officer, Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick Business Administration: Marketing Class of 2010 As a mature student and mother of two, I enrolled at NBCC Saint John in the Business Administration program in 2008. Looking back, I recognize it took a significant amount of support from faculty, fellow … Read more

Carrying on Ruth’s legacy

When Natasha Maillet went back to school a decade ago, studying Mechanical Technician at NBCC as a new mother working two jobs, it wasn’t easy to juggle the many demands on her time and finances. She was lucky to have her very own cheerleader and support system in Ruth Hamilton. “Ruth was such a huge … Read more

Hyflex tech offers students more choice

Attending class in person, or virtually? With NBCC’s HyFlex pilot program, the choice is yours. As NBCC strives to make post-secondary education more accessible and meet the needs of an increasingly diverse group of learners, HyFlex allows students to choose how they want to learn on a given day. In instructor Aynslie Croney’s Business Writing: … Read more

A new career grows from a pandemic: NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship

Hannah Grant is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. The onset of a global pandemic in 2020 forced Hannah Grant, a member of a vulnerable population working a front-line … Read more

Following in his father’s footsteps: NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship

Andrew Jardine is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. When Andrew Jardine’s father, Ben, graduated from NBCC’s Electronic Technology – Industrial Communications program in 1974, his generation could rely … Read more

NBCC Industry Award 2021 – Vitalité Health Network

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. Vitalité Health Network has long … Read more

Constructing a partnership – Craig Manufacturing

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) provides learners with a clear pathway from education into employment. Hartland-based Craig Manufacturing is just one of the many New Brunswick companies that recognize the value of NBCC graduates. “We hire NBCC graduates for two reasons: one, they have the trade skills we need, and two, NBCC teaches them how … Read more

NBCC Industry Award 2021 – Medavie Blue Cross

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. Medavie Blue Cross has long … Read more

NBCC Industry Award 2021 – Miramichi Police Force

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. The Miramichi Police Force has … Read more

NBCC Industry Award 2021 recipient – Apex Industries Inc.

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. Apex Industries Inc. has long … Read more