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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a global call to confront racism and advance equity and justice. Learn more about this day.
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Achieve
Learn skills that help you make choices for your future, build connections and participate in your community in this 1-year program. Learn about Achieve and apply
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Mechanical Drafting and Design
In this hands-on program, you learn how to create clear, accurate mechanical drawings and 3D models using the tools and technology employers use every day. Learn more and apply today
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Medical Office Administration
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge needed to become a medical office administrator – an important role in the healthcare sector. Explore the Medical Office Administration program
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NSCC’s Africentric learning options and why they matter Africentric learning options help African Canadian and Black students see themselves reflected in their education, strengthening cultural pride, self-advocacy and leadership that supports long-term career success and community impact.
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Financial awards for Black/African Canadian students Designated awards are available for Black and African Canadian students. Learn more and how to apply.
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NSCC Presidential Search The Board of Governors has begun the search for the College’s next President. Learn more about the search.
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Land Acknowledgement

NSCC is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory and traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq Nation. Our relationship is based on a series of peace and friendship treaties between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Crown, dating back to 1725.

As Treaty beneficiaries, we recognize that we are all Treaty People.

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Marine Skills Competition makes a splash in Port Hawkesbury The 12th annual Marine Skills Competition took place at Strait Area Campus, where four teams of marine students competed in a wave tank rescue exercise, splicing knots, steering the navigation simulator and engineering tasks.
Mar. 12, 2026101.5 The Hawk
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Women at NSCC are captaining change in marine workforce Less than 2% of seafarers are women and Theresa Laaroussi, A’Paqt Project Lead, wants to change that. Her advocacy can be traced back to when she was a young girl and still fuels her as she works to show that women, too, belong at sea.
Mar. 11, 2026The Inverness Oran
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Enactus Canada brings future entrepreneurs to Halifax Student entrepreneurs took the stage at the 2026 Enactus Canada Atlantic Regional Exposition. One of the competing projects was CapCycle, led by Ivany Campus students, that converts plastic bottle caps into beautiful products.
Feb. 28, 2026CTV News
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