By Mary Butler and Patrick MacKenzie A recent report by economist Richard Saillant for the Housing Hub of New Brunswick contends that New Brunswick housing costs will continue their alarming run-up unless we make meaningful additions to the supply of skilled tradespeople who can build more housing. In an interview, he recommended making the most … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following message from NBCC President and CEO Mary Butler was originally published in the Fall 2022 issue of Rise, NBCC’s Report to the Community. It’s been more than three years since I became President and CEO of NBCC and even now, I am still amazed and humbled on a daily basis by … Read more
Research shows that Canadian adults who want to take advantage of training opportunities often cite a lack of time due to work scheduling and personal/family commitments, the cost of training, or the sacrifice of needed income as barriers. Many of these prospective learners are looking for short-duration, flexible training, offered outside of regular business hours, … Read more
In 2018, RBC projected that over 25% of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted in the decade ahead, with more than half requiring “a significant overhaul of the skills required.” Early in 2020, New Brunswickers were asked if they were concerned about factors such as technology and a shifting workforce eliminating some jobs and creating … Read more
Mary Butler, President and CEO, New Brunswick Community College As New Brunswick shakes off the economic and social repercussions of the past year and begins the business of plotting its recovery, we stand at a critical moment. We have an aging workforce and, by 2027, an estimated 120,000 New Brunswickers will retire, leaving more … Read more
A couple of days ago, I sat at an old wooden desk at the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, readying myself for my first appearance before the Standing Committee on Crown corporations — an important part of NBCC’s accountability as a publicly-funded institution. There’s a lot of history in the chamber where we met. In the … Read more
If you work in education, early September can feel as much like a new year as January 1. As students flood back on to our campuses, this is a time to take stock and set expectations for the year ahead. NBCC, like most post-secondary education institutions, is in a period of significant change. This is … Read more
