Learners Stories

Getting creative with community leadership in a pandemic
At NBCC, giving back to the community is, literally, part of the curriculum. To enhance their learning and develop skills in community leadership, students put

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

NBCC celebrates 2,359 graduates
Four days of graduation celebrations at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) this week culminated in welcoming 2,359 graduates into its robust network of more than

A surprise return to the classroom pays off
Daniela Buzatu never expected to be going back to college. Working, raising her family, and starting a new life in Canada kept her busy enough.

Getting back to the books
Growing up on a farm in Yarmouth, NS, Cameron Purdy gained an early understanding ofwhat it means to work hard. As he graduates from NBCC’s

A curious nature leads to Electronics Engineering
Andrew Hughson has always been interested in understanding how things work. He can recall taking a broken microwave apart for fun, just to see if

A new start in the middle of a pandemic
A cross-country move, a switch to a more laid-back rural lifestyle, and a new career path…all in the midst of a global pandemic. Elizabeth Herd

“Mama Tam” achieves her dreams
As a young woman, Tammy Thibodeau was told to expect a life without children, but she wasn’t prepared to settle for that. She managed to

From the fish plant to the hospital ward
Separated from her partner – and the home-based business she had run for years – Vicky Martin found herself at a fork in the road.