Randy Hansen Alumnus, NBCC Security Services, 1989 Randy Hansen believes a meaningful career is measured by the people you’ve helped. Whether taking a call to simply listen, helping a family waiting for answers, or offering guidance to training officers, service has shaped every stage of his work. After more than 35 years in policing, it … Read more
Emily RossAlumna, NBCCHuman Services, 2021Firefighter I, 2021Non-Profit Leadership, 2026 For as long as Emily Ross can remember, there has always been something more to learn. Another question to ask. Another skill to master. And, most importantly, another way to help someone. Her insatiable love of learning is driven by a deeper calling: to connect with … Read more
Scott Babineau Alumnus, NBCC Business Technology, 1986 There is a steady peace to Scott Babineau. He is happiest with a forest trail beneath his feet, the warmth of a golden sunset on his face, and time to appreciate the people and places around him. Observant, compassionate, and grounded by the little things, Scott has a … Read more
Paddy QuinnAlumnus, NBCCCommunication Arts and Radio Broadcasting, 1996 “Almost every day I use something I learned while at NBCC,” Paddy Quinn shares. In 1994, Paddy wasn’t sure what came next after high school. While many of his classmates were planning to attend university, he didn’t feel drawn to that path. He knew he wanted to … Read more
Developed in partnership with industry, NBCC’s two-year Sustainable Agriculture (Optional Co-op) diploma program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and applied training to prepare learners for meaningful careers while helping build a strong talent pipeline for one of the province’s most important industries. Preparing Students for Modern Agriculture Agriculture is the backbone of our food system … Read more
Each year, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) proudly honours outstanding graduates from across our six campuses with the distinction of Valedictorian. Get to know the remarkable group of graduates representing NBCC’s Class of 2026! NBCC Saint John Valedictorian: Samantha Keays, Early Childhood Education Samantha Keays, a graduate of NBCC’s Early Childhood Education program at the Saint John campus, … Read more
Each year, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) proudly honours outstanding graduates from across our eight academic schools with the Student Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes a graduating student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an NBCC campus and/or the community they serve. There is one award per Academic School. Learn more … Read more
Legacy doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it lives in the quiet conversations held in a century home perched over the city of Saint John, New Brunswick. A place where the door is always open (sometimes literally, but always in spirit), where there is always a seat at the table, and beauty to be found in every corner. Extending far beyond … Read more
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is pleased to celebrate Emilija Salapura, a first-year Practical Nurse student, as the inaugural recipient of the NBCC Alumni Trailblazer Bursary. From a young age, Emilija knew she wanted a career in health care. Today, through the Practical Nurse program, she is developing the hands-on skills and clinical experience needed to pursue that goal. The Alumni Trailblazer Bursary was created to support first-generation learners like Emilija, … Read more
When Alyssa Oram walks into class at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), she’s not just preparing for her future and a career, she’s continuing a family legacy of care that began more than 40 years ago. In the winter of 2026, the Pharmacy Technician student was named a recipient of the NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship. Since 2016, NBCC Alumni has proudly awarded this scholarship to celebrate students who follow in the footsteps of a family member who previously studied … Read more
The Roots: Where Passion Was Nurtured For NBCC alumna Chanelle Belliveau, no two days are ever the same—and that’s exactly how she likes it. Whether teaching a cooking class, catering an event, or sourcing local ingredients for her next dinner at Maven Hill Farm, Chanelle is forging her own path while uplifting the people, places, and province that helped shape her into the person … Read more
Education shapes more than what you do—it shapes who you become, how you uplift others, and how you strengthen your community. At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), giving back to the community is woven into our values and part of who we are. As part of the NBCC learning experience, students from every program across … Read more