In January 2016, Amer Aboo fled war-torn Syria with his pregnant wife and children, in search of a better life. Now he has a new home, a new son and a new career. A successful graduate of the newcomer bricklaying program, offered by NBCC in partnership with the Multicultural Association of Fredericton and the Department … Read more
SAINT JOHN – A group of newcomers to Canada have completed truck driving training at the Saint John campus of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and are ready to enter the workforce and meet labour market demand. “We are committed to welcoming more learners from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, while providing training opportunities that … Read more
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) officially launched its Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative today, taking the first steps on a new path towards reconciliation. The Indigenous Learning and Engagement Initiative will increase opportunities for students and staff to learn from and about Indigenous culture and history. The launch occurred at NBCC Fredericton’s graduation … Read more
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students and apprentices brought home five medals from the recent national Skills Canada competition. The competition, now in its 24th year, was held in Edmonton, AB on June 4th-5th. Students and apprentices competed in several skilled trades sectors, including machining, plumbing, electrical installations, brick masonry, automotive service, pipefitting … Read more
Commentary by Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of New Brunswick Community College On May 23rd and 24th, 300 business and community leaders from across New Brunswick will gather in Moncton for the Atlantic Immigration Summit. The Summit — an initiative of Atlantic Ballet Atlantique- is bringing together a cross-section of New Brunswickers including major employers … Read more
FREDERICTON – NBCC students are using World Water Day to raise awareness of global water issues by kicking off “water walks” at their Campuses over the coming days. The events are being led by nine students who recently returned from the Maasai Mara region of Kenya as part of NBCC’s first international service trip through the … Read more
Students at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) have been feeling the love over the past few weeks as $450,055 in bursaries were awarded to 421 students across the College’s six regions. The bursaries were awarded as part of Rise and Shine breakfasts which connected students and donors across the province. NBCC President and CEO Marilyn … Read more
