Learners Stories

Lighting the spark for a new career with flexible learning
In a classroom at BWS Manufacturing, a heavy haul trailer company in Centreville, NBCC students are patiently waiting to hear the words that get the

Living the Canadian dream
From a young age, Maricris Tamula had big dreams of moving to Canada. Growing up in Tarlac, a province in the Central Luzon region of

A passion for changing lives
As an Indigenous woman with strong ties to her community and a passion for working with children and youth, NBCC’s Child and Youth Care program

Carrying on Ruth’s legacy
When Natasha Maillet went back to school a decade ago, studying Mechanical Technician at NBCC as a new mother working two jobs, it wasn’t easy

Hyflex tech offers students more choice
Attending class in person, or virtually? With NBCC’s HyFlex pilot program, the choice is yours. As NBCC strives to make post-secondary education more accessible and

A new career grows from a pandemic: NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship
Hannah Grant is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages

Following in his father’s footsteps: NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship
Andrew Jardine is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages

Community clinics offer pulmonary rehab and experiential learning
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the leading cause of hospital admissions in our province. Students enrolled in NBCC’s Respiratory Therapy program are working to

A shining example of student leadership
NBCC’s Excellence in Student Leadership Award recognizes students who have made an exceptional leadership contribution within the college community and external communities they serve. The