Building for the community

WOODSTOCK – When Angela Acott-Smith, CEO of Carleton Manor Nursing Home, needs something built for the facility, she knows where to turn – the Carpentry program at the Woodstock Campus of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). For the past few years, Carpentry students from NBCC Woodstock have put their newfound skills to work building furniture … Read more

Partners for success – Envirem Organics and NBCC Miramichi

MIRAMICHI – For more than four decades, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has been a driving force in New Brunswick’s economic and social prosperity. NBCC’s programs, services and initiatives support the aspirations of individual learners, further the opportunities of the labour market and, in collaboration with partners, enable solutions for the challenges of communities and … Read more

Partners for success – NBCC Woodstock and Richwil Truck Centre Ltd.

WOODSTOCK – For more than four decades, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has been a driving force in New Brunswick’s economic and social prosperity. NBCC’s programs, services and initiatives support the aspirations of individual learners, further the opportunities of the labour market and, in collaboration with partners, enable solutions for the challenges of communities and … Read more

Partners for success – NBCC St. Andrews and Innovatia

SAINT ANDREWS – For more than four decades, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has been a driving force in New Brunswick’s economic and social prosperity. NBCC’s programs, services and initiatives support the aspirations of individual learners, further the opportunities of the labour market and, in collaboration with partners, enable solutions for the challenges of communities … Read more

College innovation important to growth

Dr. William McIver

COMMENTARY BY MARILYN LUSCOMBE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF NBCC Applied research and innovation is an essential element of the education offered at New Brunswick Community College, and is am important ingredient to growth in New Brunswick.  It enriches the learning experience for students, and also helps businesses and communities solve problems and seize opportunities. As a leader … Read more

Hospitality programs earn SMART+ accreditation

SMART

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has achieved SMART+ accreditation for two of its tourism-related programs from Tourism HR Canada. Both the Hotel and Restaurant Operations and Hotel and Restaurant Management programs surpassed industry standards to attain the accreditation. “We are delighted to recognize NBCC for its dedication to offering innovative and collaborative programming that aligns … Read more

Traditional Indigenous meal raises funds for student bursary

Service Day Dinner

ST. ANDREWS – Students in the Culinary and Hotel/Restaurant Operations programs at the St. Andrews Campus of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) recently put their learning to work in support of the College’s Indigenous Student Bursary Fund. The students recently planned, prepared and served a traditional Indigenous meal of bannock, corn chowder, salmon, traditional vegetables, … Read more

New accreditation for NBCC learners

CPHRNB accreditation

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) recently reached an agreement with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources New Brunswick (CPHRNB) for accreditation and a pathway to professional certification for graduates of the Human Resources Management program. This will apply not only going forward, but also to alumni of the program who graduated within the … Read more

Mentors help new business grow

SAINT JOHN – NBCC’s community mentorship program OASIS recently reached a significant milestone, matching its 100th pair of experienced professionals and emerging entrepreneurs. Among those 100 matches is the relationship between Emily McGill, co-owner of McGill’s Restaurant and a department head at the Saint John campus of NBCC, and Shannon Lifance, whose Lifance Skin Care … Read more

NBCC celebrates ENERGY STAR Day at Saint John campus

23 October, 2018 SAINT JOHN – Students at the Saint John Campus of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) are joining millions of Canadians who are taking action on climate change. In partnership with NB Power, NBCC will celebrate ENERGY STAR Day at its Saint John Campus by encouraging students to make energy efficiency pledges. “At … Read more

NBCC’s OASIS celebrating its 100th match

MIRAMICHI – NBCC’s community mentorship program OASIS, pioneered in Miramichi, recently reached a significant milestone, matching its 100th pair of experienced professionals and emerging entrepreneurs. Among those 100 matches is the relationship between Mike Richardson, owner of an eCommerce agency serving clients across North America, and Chad Dunn, whose Peak Performance Fitness Centre is helping … Read more

Coding camps inspire curious young minds

coding

SAINT JOHN – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is fostering an early passion for innovation in young people in southwestern New Brunswick with advanced coding camps aimed at under-represented learners. With the help of a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program and with funding from the Department … Read more