Community clinics offer pulmonary rehab and experiential learning

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the leading cause of hospital admissions in our province. Students enrolled in NBCC’s Respiratory Therapy program are working to change this, even before they graduate. NBCC has joined forces with Horizon Health, the University of New Brunswick, and Dalhousie Medicine to launch five student-led community pulmonary rehab clinics. These … Read more

3D Planeta founding private sector partner for NBCC’s new experiential learning program

(Republished with permission from the 3D Planeta website) By Tom Batty, Co-Founder and COO, 3D Planeta Successful high-growth start-ups are the work of many hands. Over the past couple of years, Norm and I have worked non-stop to cultivate strong relationships with employees, early-stage investors and partners who share our vision to build a world-leading … Read more

Celebrating Excellence at NBCC

The NBCC Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the incredible people who help make NBCC a great place to work and learn. The awards acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of individuals who go above and beyond to support their workplace and their community. The 2021 Excellence Award recipients truly embody NBCC’s vision of transforming lives … Read more

A shining example of student leadership

NBCC’s Excellence in Student Leadership Award recognizes students who have made an exceptional leadership contribution within the college community and external communities they serve. The 2021 recipient of the Excellence in Student Leadership Award is Child and Youth Care student Katrina Ajes. Finishing her program at the top of her class, Katrina exemplified excellence both … Read more

Getting creative with community leadership in a pandemic

At NBCC, giving back to the community is, literally, part of the curriculum. To enhance their learning and develop skills in community leadership, students put in volunteer hours and complete a virtual course on how to find the leader within themselves. In the past, students had traditionally completed their community service on one of two … Read more

Centre of Excellence provides more opportunities for students and community

First responders and community social service providers, including those who get their training at NBCC, face high-risk situations on the job on an almost daily basis. With the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Community and Protective Services at the Miramichi Campus, their training can now better prepare them for real world encounters. The … Read more

“That’s where you find your people”: Lifelong friendship formed at NBCC sparks passion project for alumnus

When Tim Durling was roaming the halls of NBCC Woodstock Campus in the 1990s, the seeds of an idea planted themselves in the back of his mind. Now, after nearly 30 years, those seeds have sprouted, flowered, and been harvested in Unspooled…An Adventure in 8-Tracks, a new book that brings Durling’s lifelong passion for music … Read more

Donna Green: Making an impact in New Brunswick

High school trades teacher Tara McNeill of Fredericton, telecommunications engineer Mathieu Savoie of Moncton, national security analyst Johanne McInnis of Saint John, and commercial real estate advisor Donna Green of Moncton were honoured by NBCC with Alumni Recognition Awards in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. “With their many contributions to their professions and … Read more

Johanne McInnis: Making an impact in New Brunswick

High school trades teacher Tara McNeill of Fredericton, telecommunications engineer Mathieu Savoie of Moncton, national security analyst Johanne McInnis of Saint John, and commercial real estate advisor Donna Green of Moncton were honoured by NBCC with Alumni Recognition Awards in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. “With their many contributions to their professions and … Read more

Mathieu Savoie: Making an impact in New Brunswick

High school trades teacher Tara McNeill of Fredericton, telecommunications engineer Mathieu Savoie of Moncton, national security analyst Johanne McInnis of Saint John, and commercial real estate advisor Donna Green of Moncton were honoured by NBCC with Alumni Recognition Awards in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. “With their many contributions to their professions and … Read more

Tara McNeill: Making an impact in New Brunswick

High school trades teacher Tara McNeill of Fredericton, telecommunications engineer Mathieu Savoie of Moncton, national security analyst Johanne McInnis of Saint John, and commercial real estate advisor Donna Green of Moncton were honoured by NBCC with Alumni Recognition Awards in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, November 3. McNeill is also the recipient of NBCC’s prestigious … Read more