Using her heart as her compass, Kathleen ‘Kat’ LeBlanc’s compassionate drive has led her on a journey that is transforming how New Brunswick, and beyond, supports individuals experiencing homelessness. Growing up in a close-knit family, Kat’s deep-rooted values around family fueled her decision to pursue higher education at NBCC. Reflecting on this choice, she shares, … Read more
Meet Bill, the heartbeat of our Industrial Mechanics and Mechanical Technician programs at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)! Bill’s journey into the trades began in 1976, when he enrolled in the machine shop program at NBCC Moncton. His NBCC instructor had a knack for making learning exciting—inspiring Bill to dive headfirst into the world of … Read more
A proud Mi’kmaq from Ugpi’Ganjig First Nation, Daniel Smith is deeply connected to his heritage and fueled by a desire to help others. His passion to make a difference is evident in his work and is transforming the way cultural support is provided within Correctional Service Canada (CSC). His smile immediately brightens as he shares, … Read more
Lauryn Chicoine, a proud Mi’kmaq woman and a 2019 graduate of NBCC’s Plumbing program, was recently featured in Maclean’s, Canada’s national magazine, as part of their 2024 College Guide. Known for its compelling longform stories that deepen readers’ understanding of Canada’s most urgent topics, Maclean’s highlighted how Lauryn found work she loved by going to … Read more
Jessica Wheaton is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of a 2024 Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. In her scholarship application, Jessica Wheaton described her mother, Tanya Wheaton, as a total superhero. When Tanya Wheaton first embarked on … Read more
Kori Daminato is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of a 2024 Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. Kori Daminato knew NBCC was the right choice for her, thanks in large part to her mother’s personal experience with the … Read more
As NBCC celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, we checked in with alumni from across the decades to determine the role that NBCC played in their career success. Denise Pettis, a 1985 graduate of the Business Marketing Technology program at the Moncton Campus, retired in 2020 after a successful career with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. … Read more
Not everyone remembers the exact date they were accepted into college. Tina Franca does. It was Dec. 8, 2014, a holiday in her native Brazil. Tina started classes Sept. 8, 2015, dove passionately into the material, and graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at NBCC Fredericton Campus on June 22, 2016. These dates changed … Read more
Katherine Brown 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. Watching her parents advance in their careers, Katherine Brown was inspired to set herself up for the same success in … Read more
Emily McCready 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. A desire for a rewarding career helping at-risk community members, combined with a lifelong love of learning instilled by parents … Read more
When Christy Bishop enrolled in NBCC’s Respiratory Therapy program in 2006, she never imagined she’d be back in the classroom as an instructor training the next generation of respiratory therapists, and helping shape how community-based healthcare is delivered in New Brunswick. “I didn’t think I had the patience to teach, and I never enjoyed public … Read more
When Naria Sales graduated from NBCC in 2021, she never expected to be back at the College less than three months later as an employee, but that’s exactly what happened. “As a former student, I am a product of NBCC, so working for the College is so exciting,” said Naria. “It’s a positive working environment … Read more
