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

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

Virtual fundraiser with NBCC a success for literacy group

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Laubach Literacy NB (LLNB), like so many community organizations, to rethink its engagement strategy in light of COVID-19. In a typical year, the adult literacy program would plan a variety of fundraising events throughout the province. Physical distancing guidelines prevented that this year, so when Executive Director Carol Cottrill sat down to plan LLNB’s biggest fundraiser of the year, its annual gala, … Read more

Collaborating on the future of health care

One college. Two universities. A health care authority. All working together to improve health care in New Brunswick. When the learners from NBCC’s Gerald S. Merrithew Allied Health Centre sit down with Bachelor of Nursing students from UNB Saint John, and medical students from Dalhousie Medicine NB, it’s difficult to tell which students come from … Read more

Training Wheels: A big rig donation

David Lockhart, owner and president of East Coast International Trucks (ECI), knows exactly how much is riding on NBCC’s Truck and Transport Service Technician Program. The College is a key source of trained workers with the specialized skillsets that ECI needs to keep business rolling – literally. “The NBCC programs provide a foundation for future … Read more

The OASIS Show helps entrepreneurs navigate new NB economy

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

New app gets you out of line and into stores

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

Stepping up for communities during COVID-19 crisis

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has a long history of giving back to the campus communities it calls home. The College’s students, staff, and Alumni are carrying on this proud tradition of service as communities adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. As physical distancing and widespread lay-offs bring significant hardship to society’s most … Read more

J.D. Irving, Limited and Saint John Campus

As NBCC prepares learners for careers in their chosen fields, community and industry partners play a vital role. Whether they donate bursary funds or equipment, host workplace practicums, provide applied learning opportunities, visit classrooms as guest speakers or hire graduates, their contributions help make the NBCC experience extraordinary for students. At the Saint John Campus, … Read more

NBCC and UNB provide new degree pathway

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and The University of New Brunswick have signed an agreement to provide a new pathway for NBCC’s International Business Management graduates to obtain a master’s degree. Students who complete the post-graduate program at NBCC and meet eligibility requirements are now able to transfer directly to the UNB Saint … Read more