Tanya Greer 
Editor’s Note: The 2019-2020 academic year was unlike any other in NBCC’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to every aspect of our lives, including the way we learn. Respiratory Therapy student Connor Moore was one of the thousands of NBCC learners who finished their academic year in a virtual learning environment, and instructor John … Read more
“How have I never thought about this before?” That’s the first thing that ran through Allison Fox’s head when she overheard one of her child care colleagues talking about a welding program exclusively for women. Until that moment, Fox hadn’t been aware that welding was even something in which she had an interest. As one … Read more
At NBCC, the blended academic delivery model is opening more doors to post-secondary education. In the Carpentry program at the Woodstock Campus, a devoted dad of four, a working woman, and a commuter who lives two hours away from campus all say they are only able to retrain because of the flexibility afforded by blended … Read more
A soldier turned health care pioneer. A family business owner expanding his leadership capacity. A rising star on the global nuclear stage. An early innovator in Cloud computing. What do they have in common? They all started their careers at NBCC, and they’re all recipients of the College’s Alumni Recognition Awards for 2020. NBCC alumni … Read more
At the age of 46, Alex Madsen “had to move forward; couldn’t stay the same.” Seeking greater financial security for his family, the Moncton musician overcame all his fears and self-doubt and enrolled in the plumbing program at NBCC, proving it’s never too late for a change. Now he’s sharing his experience in a song … Read more
Three days of celebrations across six campuses culminated in 2,379 students graduating from New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). The Class of 2020 is NBCC’s largest class since becoming a Crown Corporation in 2010. “The Class of 2020 is always going to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of everyone who makes up … Read more
Experiential learning and applied research have long been at the heart of the NBCC experience, which is built on the principle that students learn best by doing. Training the next generation of doers requires instructors who are passionate about learning and skilled in mentoring. The efforts of one NBCC instructor were recently recognized by the … Read more
Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of guts at the best of times. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship is more nerve-wracking than ever as small business owners navigate the uncharted territory of a rapidly changing New Brunswick economy. With financial uncertainty around every corner, entrepreneurs may feel like they’re alone in the … Read more
When the staff at NBCC talked about community leadership, Kevin Laguerta was paying attention. When he saw people in his community suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, he put his service learning experience to work. Laguerta, an international learner, completed the Accounting and Payroll Administration program at the Moncton Campus in … Read more
Ensuring that all students can participate and learn together is part of our DNA at NBCC; in fact, embracing diversity and inclusivity is one of five guiding principles of the College’s vision statement. The leadership of several faculty members in fostering an atmosphere of belonging has earned them national recognition. Steven Austin, a Carpentry instructor … Read more
Everybody’s COVID-19 experience has been different, but there’s one thing that almost all of us have become accustomed to – waiting. Every trip to the store has become an exercise in patience, one that begins before you even get to the entrance. Waiting in line outside a store for your turn to get inside, spaced … Read more
Take a global pandemic and front-line service workers who don’t have the option of working from home. Add an instructor with a 3-D printer network and a community service streak a mile wide, several caring industry partners, and a student with a desire to help his community while gaining real-world work experience. The result? A … Read more
