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NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus strives for RHFAC Gold Sydney Waterfront Campus is one of the most accessible buildings in the province. The new campus was built to specifications outlined by the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification Program and has goals to achieve Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification Gold.
Nov. 12, 2024Rick Hansen Foundation
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RAiNA Awards: Design & Technical Excellence Sydney Waterfront Campus took home the New Construction award at the RAiNA Awards (Rainscreen Association in North America) for being a leader in climate-resilient architecture.
Nov. 08, 2024RAiNA
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Early childhood education students say NSCC Africentric program has changed their lives Akerley Campus Africentric ECE students celebrated the end of their two-year program. During the student-led ceremony, students spoke about the impact this program has had on them while hosting an exhibit of their coursework for the community. One student calls this program “the best experience of my life.”
Nov. 08, 2024CBC
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Municipal milestone: Shelburne’s first Black mayor takes office History was made in the Town of Shelburne this month when Black Loyalist descendant Stanley Jacklin (CNC Machining grad and retired NSCC faculty) took the mayor’s oath of office, making him the first Black mayor of this historic town.
Nov. 08, 2024Saltwire
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Project accelerators support community needs through social innovation Enactus announced student projects receiving funding through their 2024-25 Project Accelerator program. Two projects receiving funding are from NSCC Ivany Campus – Indigenous Marketplace and Sewing for Change.
Nov. 07, 2024Enactus
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Grand opening of NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus The architects behind NSCC’s Sydney Waterfront Campus, Moriyama Teshima Architects and Barrie & Langille Architects, celebrate the opening of the new campus this month.
Oct. 30, 2024Moriyama Teshima Architects
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Dal Innovates launches Collide for student entrepreneurs Collide, an initiative that provides entrepreneurship programming for students, is being rolled out across Atlantic Canada following a year-long pilot project. To date, Collide programming is available at NSCC, Dal, Mount Allison and UPEI.
Oct. 30, 2024Entrevestor
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PICTORIAL: Potlotek plants 1,000 trees in Forest of Hope Potlotek First Nation gathered for the second annual Forest of Hope event, which featured an array of traditional and educational activities with tree-planting at the forefront. A group of first- and second-year Social Services students from Strait Area Campus joined the event, assisting in planting trees and learning the importance of deepening positive connections with local communities.
Oct. 27, 2024Saltwire
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Province to cover full tuition for new accelerated nursing program Nova Scotians pursuing a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in continuing care can get free tuition through a new pilot program at NSCC’s Ivany Campus.
Oct. 23, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Live updates: It’s election night in Halifax Regional Municipality NSCC Radio Television Journalism (RTJ) student journalists provided live updates from Halifax’s election last weekend.
Oct. 19, 2024The Signal
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Public invited to tour Sydney NSCC campus Friday Members of the community and surrounding businesses are invited to visit Sydney Waterfront Campus’ grand opening on Friday, October 18.
Oct. 17, 2024Saltwire
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Community garden grows West African vegetables for local physicians, fosters understanding and appreciation Community gardens, housed at NSCC’s Annapolis Valley Campus, are bringing a taste of home to the area for internationally trained family physicians that are settling in the community from Africa. The gardens grow West African vegetables, allowing doctors and their families to grow and source familiar produce that they may not be able to source locally.
Oct. 08, 2024Nova Scotia Health
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NSCC numbers show more than 1,000 students attending new Sydney campus NSCC released its enrollment numbers last week, including its first count of students at the new Sydney Waterfront Campus. Officially, 1,003 students are taking classes at the campus this fall.
Oct. 07, 2024Saltwire
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First class of Continuing Care assistants graduate from pilot training program The first graduates of the province’s new continuing care assistant (CCA) training program, in partnership with NSCC, have joined Nova Scotia’s healthcare workforce. Seventeen students recently completed the six-month program, launched earlier this year with the goal of getting more CCAs delivering quality care sooner.
Oct. 07, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Video: Blessing Tangban discusses her five ANSMA award nominations Blessing Tangban (Music Business ‘24) discusses her five African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) nominations. Originally from Nigeria, Blessing came to Nova Scotia to study Music Business at the NSCC. After only one year in the province she has been nominated for five ANSMA awards.
Oct. 05, 2024CBC Radio
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More than 11,000 students enrolled at NSCC programs across the province A total of 11,052 students were enrolled in certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and graduate certificate programs at NSCC campuses across the province as of October 1 − the annual date for the College’s official milestone enrolment count.
Oct. 04, 202498.9 XFM
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Nova Scotia expands practical nurse training program for care assistants NSCC's Continuing Care (CCA) - Practical Nursing (PN) bridge program is expanding in January 2025. This pilot offering will support an additional 25 certified CCAs in becoming licensed practical nurses.
Sep. 26, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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Smith set to become first Black mayor, woman to hold the top political job in Middleton, N.S. Gail Smith (Practical Nursing grad) will soon make Middleton history. She will become the town’s first Black mayor and the first woman to hold the top political job when she is sworn in at a special council meeting after the October 19 municipal election.
Sep. 26, 2024Saltwire
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What employers really value in students who study abroad A new report based on research funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, administered by CICan and NSCC International, looks at the real-world impact of studying abroad on career prospects of Canadian graduates.
Sep. 25, 2024University World News
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NOTL man navigates the world's waterways At 26 years old, Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Lawrence Hartwick (Marine Navigation Technology ’20) is one of the youngest navigation officers to have worked on the biggest cruise ship in the world. He is now aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun, a passenger and vehicle ferry on Lake Huron.
Sep. 23, 2024Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
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Video: Provinces debate over land NSCC research scientist Dr. Tim Webster explains the flooding risk to the narrow strip of land that connects Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada.
Sep. 22, 2024CTV National News
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Video: 'I have a pep in my step': Downtown Sydney businesses benefiting from crowds of visitors Business owners in Downtown Sydney are feeling a positive impact from cruise ship season and the opening of Sydney Waterfront Campus as shops are busier from increased foot traffic in the area.
Sep. 16, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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Video: Scottie O chatted with Michelle MacPhee about CORAH at the NSCC 101.5 The Hawk highlights Strait Area Campus’ CORAH program and how older adults in the area can get involved.
Sep. 12, 2024101.5 The Hawk
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AASHE releases 2024 Sustainable Campus Index For the fourth consecutive time, NSCC has proudly attained the 2024 STARS Gold recertification, recognizing top-performing colleges and universities for their sustainable impact.
Sep. 12, 2024Academica Group
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Map of NS coastline aims to enhance public safety NSCC’s COGS is partnering with two tech companies to enhance coastal protection and public warning in emergencies.
Sep. 12, 2024Entrevestor
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Video: Next-gen applied energy technology Wayne Groszko, NSCC Applied Energy Research Scientist joins BNN Bloomberg to talk about next-generation applied energy tech.
Sep. 12, 2024BNN Bloomburg
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Tantallon woman to compete against world's top young chefs at culinary 'Olympics' Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ’22) is competing this month at WorldSkills in France. She will be representing Canada in the culinary category, going against the top young chefs from 48 countries.
Sep. 08, 2024CBC
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P.E.I.'s culinary institute hopes underwater ingredient creates recipe for success Canada's Smartest Kitchen has been collaborating with NSCC and the College of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland to see if kelp, a type of seaweed, can replace or supplement other vegetables in mainstream foods.
Sep. 07, 2024CBC
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Historic changes to support learning This fall, new, positive initiatives will rollout for Nova Scotian schools, including a pilot program that will allow 34 grade 12 students who meet graduation requirements at the end of the first semester to enter one of two skilled trades programs at NSCC’s Sydney Waterfront or Truro Campus mid-year.
Sep. 05, 2024Education News Canada
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Meet the students attending class at new NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus Meet the first group of students attending NSCC's newest campus - Sydney Waterfront Campus - and hear their first thoughts of the new location.
Sep. 05, 2024Saltwire
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'Big and beautiful' new NSCC Sydney campus welcomed by students as school year begins This week, students have arrived at the much-anticipated new NSCC location in downtown Sydney - Sydney Waterfront Campus.
Sep. 05, 2024Saltwire
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Video: Recent NSCC culinary grad to compete at WorldSkills Competition Next week, NSCC Culinary Management grad Olivia Sewell will make history as the first Nova Scotian to represent Canada in the culinary category at the WorldSkills competition in France. She is one of 1,500 competitors from around the world to be selected to participate in what is the Olympics of the trade industry.
Sep. 03, 2024CBC Mainstreet NS
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Video: Construction on new NSCC campus in downtown Sydney finally complete NSCC's new Sydney Waterfront Campus in Sydney, N.S., is finished and ready to welcome students after the Labour Day weekend.
Aug. 30, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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Canada's Smartest Kitchen part of $2 million NSERC collaboration Canada's Smartest Kitchen, the research arm of Holland College's Culinary Institute of Canada, is wrapping up an Atlantic kelp assessment and aquaculture research project that was part of a collaboration with NSCC and the College of the North Atlantic. The collaboration received almost $2 million in funding as an Applied Research and Technology Partnership grant through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Aug. 29, 2024Education News Canada
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NSCC students excel in local and global floating wind competitions A talented group of NSCC students in the Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) Technician-Mechanical program won first place in the first-ever Canada-based Floating Wind Challenge and were named finalists in the international competition.
Aug. 28, 2024Education News Canada
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Video: Staff moves in to new NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus this week CBC host Steve Sutherland spoke with Sydney Waterfront Campus Principal Carla Arsenault ahead of the new campus welcoming more than 1,100 students and staff next week.
Aug. 26, 2024CBC Information Morning - Cape Breton
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New exhibit opening at Barrington museum highlighting Baccaro radar station's role during Cold War and beyond Two NSCC Graphic Design grads, Molly and Chenelle, created infographics for a new Cold War exhibit at the Barrington Museum Complex as their portfolio project while studying.
Aug. 16, 2024Saltwire
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NSCC Sydney Campus on time, on budget NSCC's new Sydney Waterfront Campus is entering the final stages of construction and is both on time and on budget for the opening in September 2024.
Aug. 08, 2024Saltwire
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IN PHOTOS: Marchers celebrate pride in annual Sydney parade on Saturday Last weekend, more than 50 cars, trucks and parade floats rolled through Sydney during the annual Cape Breton Pride Parade, including a float from NSCC, celebrating with nearly 200 attendees.
Aug. 03, 2024Saltwire
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Mi'kmaw beaders repair damage on 100-year-old relics Nik Phillips, NSCC Academic Chair, is one of two expert Mi'kmaw beaders preparing some century-old artifacts for their eventual return to Nova Scotia from Washington, D.C. Nik visited Washington in May to assess and repair beaded items that are slated to be repatriated to the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Debert, N.S. once constructed.
Jul. 27, 2024CBC
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'Such a good opportunity': NSCC Nautical Institute partnered with Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey to MED-certify Mi'kmaq youth Local Mi’kmaq youth had the opportunity to get their Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety certification, broadening their horizons in the marine industry. The certification was offered this month through Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey and NSCC Nautical Institute's youth marine camp.
Jul. 24, 2024Saltwire
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NSCC Shelburne gets new fishing simulator for marine programs This fall, Shelburne Campus students will have access to a new Class-A marine and fishing simulator. The simulator allows students to gain realistic hands-on experience as they navigate simulated scenarios such as different vessel types and weather conditions through this new tool.
Jul. 23, 2024Acadia Broadcasting
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New NSCC Housing in Stellarton, Dartmouth to Welcome 150 Students in September Two new student housing facilities at Akerley and Pictou Campuses officially opened this week. The two units add 50 new living spaces in Stellarton and 100 in Dartmouth for students studying at NSCC. Both facilities will welcome students this September 2024.
Jul. 22, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Mi'kmaw youth culinary camp blends past, present High school students from multiple Mi'kmaw communities visited Strait Area Campus earlier this month for the first Mi'kmaw youth culinary camp. The camp was hosted by NSCC and Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network, teaching traditional Indigenous approaches to cooking with modern culinary practices.
Jul. 15, 2024CBC
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CCA expert panel to examine the state of science, technology, and innovation in Canada Jeff Taylor, Associate VP, Applied Research and Innovation, has been appointed as a member of the Expert Panel on State of Science, Technology and Innovation in Canada at the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA).
Jul. 11, 2024Council of Canadian Academies
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2024 Award for Culinary Excellence Three culinary grads from NSCC received the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence. The recipients are Zeniath Abiri, Austen McInnis and Nicholas Cole.
Jul. 05, 2024Education News Canada
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Reclaiming Culture: On the land, community and classroom in Sipekne’katik Student journalists in the Reporting in Mi’kma’ki course visited Sipekne’katik, meeting with community members to learn, listen and engage with their stories and teachings. The students produced a series or articles reporting on these learnings.
Jul. 02, 2024APTN News
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Local young cooks shine, winning gold in national competitions Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ’23) was featured on the front page of The Masthead News with fellow Skills Nova Scotia competitor and cook Kaitlyn Day in an article celebrating both of their success in the cooking field.
Jul. 01, 2024The Masthead News
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Skilled trades pilot offers new learning pathway for grade 12 students The Nova Scotia Government is launching a skilled trades pilot program this fall for 34 grade 12 students who meet graduation requirements at the end of the first semester to enter NSCC’s pre-apprenticeship Plumbing program at Sydney Waterfront Campus and the pre-apprenticeship Electrical Construction and Industrial program at Truro Campus.
Jun. 27, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Canada invests in research infrastructure and in the next generation of scientists Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced over $18 million to support 23 research infrastructure projects at 21 post-secondary's across Canada. Funding will help establish the Agriculture Biotechnology Cool Climate Centre (ABC3) at NSCC’s Annapolis Valley Campus.
Jun. 26, 2024Canada Foundation for Innovation
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LETTER: Continued success offered to NSCC graduates In a letter to the editor, NSCC president Don Bureaux celebrates recent grads and offers continued success to the Class of 2024.
Jun. 24, 2024Saltwire
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NIC Indigenous students learn about Māori—and themselves—at New Zealand field school North Island College (NIC) Indigenous students travelled with 5 Indigenous students from NSCC for a field school to visit the Māori of New Zealand. The trip turned into an opportunity to discover more about themselves and explore more of their own culture.
Jun. 20, 2024North Island College
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Generous gift supports Mi’kmaq Learners Healthcare Bursary Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation announced a $250,000 gift from Horizon Maritime to further healthcare education opportunities for Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia. The gift is supporting the DGH-Horizon Maritime Mi’kmaq Learners Healthcare Bursary at NSCC, designed to empower Mi’kmaq students in Nova Scotia pursuing a post-secondary education in healthcare.
Jun. 19, 2024Hot Country 103.5
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Summer camps for youth interested in skilled trades Nova Scotian youth will have the opportunity to learn more about skilled trades this summer through various summer camps funded by the Province. Ten week-long camps will be offered at multiple NSCC campuses, in partnership with NSAA and various industry and community partners.
Jun. 19, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Green Skills in Atlantic Canada Funded by RBC in 3 Key Ways The RBC Foundation is providing funding to post-secondary's in Atlantic Canada to support the development of green skills with an aim to achieve a net-zero economy. Funding to NSCC will help train students pursuing wind and solar technician programs.
Jun. 14, 2024Green Building
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IN PHOTOS: Pictou Nova Scotia Community College celebrates graduating students On June 6, Pictou Campus celebrated over 220 graduates during their convocation ceremony.
Jun. 13, 2024Saltwire
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First year Game Development students win big at Global Game Jam A group of first year Game Development students from Truro Campus won an award at the 2024 NS Global Game Jam for their game Troubleshoot.
Jun. 13, 2024Education News Canada
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AMONG FRIENDS: Pictou NSCC valedictorian graduates after five years of hard-work and unexpected challenges Lolita Ward (ALP ’22, Social Services ’24), valedictorian at Pictou Campus, overcame unimaginable life challenges while completing her program, including the loss of her son. Her journey to graduation is a true story of resiliency.
Jun. 13, 2024Saltwire
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IN PHOTOS: Cape Breton's NSCC Marconi Campus last graduating class walks stage in Sydney on Friday On June 7, Marconi Campus celebrated its final convocation before relocating to Sydney Waterfront Campus this fall. This year, a total of 635 students graduated from both Marconi and Strait Area Campus in Cape Breton.
Jun. 07, 2024Saltwire
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On June 6, Strait Area Campus celebrated over 200 graduates during their convocation ceremony. On June 6, Strait Area Campus celebrated over 200 graduates during their convocation ceremony.
Jun. 06, 2024101.5 The Hawk
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PHOTO: NSCC student project at Cape Breton school Social Services students at Marconi Campus facilitated an art project with local elementary students, filling balloons with paint and throwing them at a large canvas along with a second canvas covered in colourful handprints. Both the elementary and NSCC students will brainstorm a title and quote to represent each art piece and show what it means to each of them.
Jun. 05, 2024Saltwire
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Final Marconi Campus convocation ceremonies Friday Marconi Campus’s final two convocation ceremonies are this week, marking the end of a 25 year era for the campus that has seen nearly 12,000 grads walk across the stage.
Jun. 05, 2024Saltwire
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How this N.S. woman is working to revitalize Maritime Sign Language Bev Buchanan, manager, ASL & ASL interpretation programming, is working to preserve and revitalize Maritime Sign Language, an endangered sign language, as American Sign Language becomes the dominant sign language taught globally.
May. 29, 2024CBC Nova Scotia
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NSCC student rides academic wave to Germany Brent Myatt, Marine Navigation Technology student at Strait Area Campus recently travelled to Germany with the College’s Nautical Institute. Brent calls the experience ‘invaluable’ and looks forward to his remaining time in his program.
May. 29, 2024Guysborough Journal
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An old house still teaches new tricks In 2011, NSCC built a house at AVC to serve as a living laboratory, where students are educated on the finer points of sustainable building design. The house is ‘crammed’ with sustainable features like heat pumps, solar thermal water heaters and an electric vehicle.
May. 28, 2024Canada's National Observer
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New Fisheries Simulator at NSCC Shelburne Campus The Province is helping fund new technology at NSCC's Shelburne campus that will allow students and others to practice operating a fishing vessel on land.
May. 17, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Pictou County educator “shocked and humbled” by Coronation Medal Deanna Mohamed, student services advisor and African Canadian supports, Pictou Campus, says she’s shocked and humbled to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing her 20 years’ work in education.
May. 15, 2024Pictou Advocate
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Screen Nova Scotia announces 2024 award winners On behalf of Screen Nova Scotia, the 2024 Community Recognition Award recipient was Janet Hawkwood, former Screen Arts faculty at NSCC, recognizing her dedication to the local film scene through her 20 years at the College.
May. 13, 2024Screen Nova Scotia
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'The Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop' Maestro Fresh Wes gets his due with Hall of Fame induction, NMC exhibit The National Music Centre will launch an exhibit to honour Maestro Fresh Wes’s (Honorary Diploma ’17) career. Wes is known for supporting current and future generations – a driving force behind his new scholarship with NSCC.
May. 09, 2024Calgary Herald
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St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to Canada on Mission to Nova Scotia The high commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis to Canada, H.E. Samuel Berridge visited NSCC to discuss networking opportunities, exchange programs for faculty and students and potential scholarships to build capacity in various fields of study.
May. 08, 2024St. Kitts & Nevis Observer
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Mi'kmaw tailored CCA program meets community needs in Eskasoni A program in Eskasoni is making significant strides in health-care education, particularly for the Mi'kmaq community. NSCC's CCA cohort in Eskasoni is tailored for First Nations people working in the community, integrating cultural elements with professional training, focusing on community needs and support.
May. 08, 2024Saltwire
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Video: Tia Tuesdays Sheri Williams, manager, NSCC Entrepreneurship and Tia Upshaw (ALP ’06) discuss the new Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Black and African Nova Scotian cohort being offered in partnership with Blk Women in Excellence.
May. 07, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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NSCC expanding medical lab technologists program Ivany Campus will be expanding the number of Medical Laboratory Technology program seats from 40 to 60 starting in September in a move to grow the province’s workforce.
May. 03, 2024Saltwire
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Building up the green builders With lots of new builds underway in Halifax, NSCC joins Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx), a network of partners dedicated to growing more high-performance, green buildings, while collaborating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
May. 03, 2024Canada's National Observer
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NSCC's Business Administration students analyze town's strategic plan NSCC Business Admin students took a recent learning opportunity one step further, analyzing the Town of Amherst’s strategic plan as a class project to develop a set of findings and recommendations for the Town.
May. 02, 2024Education News Canada
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Sydney Waterfront NSCC campus taking shape NSCC's new Sydney Waterfront Campus is taking shape, with the logo lettering added to the entrance of the building this month.
May. 02, 2024Saltwire
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Pictou County council votes in favour of supporting climate change research project The Municipality of Pictou County voted to support NSCC research scientist Tim Webster’s research project with the College’s geomatics team. The goal of the project is to find solutions for Nova Scotia’s climate change adaptability, particularly in terms of coastal flooding, coastal erosion, wildfire preparedness, and river flooding.
May. 01, 2024Saltwire
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Holland College and C2R2 partner institutions receive 2024 Hydrogen Digital Innovator Award C2R2 partner institutes, including NSCC, received the 2024 Hydrogen Digital Innovator Award at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention last month in Edmonton. The award recognized hydrogen-focused microcredentials.
Apr. 30, 2024Education News Canada
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New NSCC campus in Sydney to offer child care Sydney Waterfront Campus will include a child-care centre when it opens in September, operated by the YMCA. Fifty child-care spaces will be provided with priority given to NSCC students and employees.
Apr. 29, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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Skills competition helping aspiring young tradespeople in N.S. get ahead Each spring, Skills Nova Scotia hosts their Nova Scotia Skills Competition at multiple NSCC campuses, providing students the opportunity to showcase their skills in trades and technology, while businesses scout upcoming talent.
Apr. 18, 2024City News Halifax
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Video: Lead singer of band behind 'Who Let the Dogs Out' releases single through NSCC Music Production and Engineering Program Dyson Knight, member of the Baha Men who are best known for their hit song, Who Let the Dogs Out?, is studying Music Production and Engineering at Ivany Campus, to better understand the science behind music production.
Apr. 15, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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NSCC and Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence launch new pathways program for People of African Descent NSCC and Irving Shipbuilding launched a new cohort to support students of African Descent studying Metal Fabrication at Akerley Campus.
Apr. 10, 2024Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.
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New bursary for skilled trades students at NSCC In partnership with the NSAA and the NSCC Foundation, the province announced a new bursary to support 320 students starting in NSCC trades programs this fall.
Apr. 09, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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What Were You Wearing display confronts biases around sexual assault, says organizer An NSCC student set up an exhibit at Lunenburg Campus of nearly 40 outfits reflecting what people were wearing when they were assaulted. The exhibit is part of an international campaign called What Were You Wearing, aimed at deconstructing unconscious bias that what you wear is connected to sexual violence.
Apr. 03, 2024CBC
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Insurance firm launches NSCC bursary Northbridge Insurance launched 10 bursaries valued at $5,000 each at NSCC for students pursuing construction management, masonry, carpentry or electrical programs.
Mar. 28, 2024ConstructConnect Canada
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'I'm very proud of what I did back then': Maestro Fresh Wes on his Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction In a Q&A, Maestro Fresh Wes (Honorary Diploma ’17) talks about being inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame this weekend and how he’s hoping to continue inspiring Black Nova Scotians pursuing trades through his new scholarship at NSCC.
Mar. 22, 2024CBC
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A love letter to Canada’s blue collar workers, The Trades features a ‘diva’ racoon and may induce a desire to do handiwork The Trades, a new comedy on Crave, was filmed partly at Akerley Campus, using boiler rooms, welding shops and other infrastructure to use as sets.
Mar. 21, 2024Toronto Star
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Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others Melissa Dawe (Power and Utility Line Work ’21) says tough life experiences have shaped her into the person she is today – someone driven to help others. Her job has taught her perseverance as she’s worked through extreme weather events to help communities throughout North America, climbing powerlines for anyone in need.
Mar. 15, 2024ConstructConnect Canada
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How a new federal program is opening the job market door for international students NSCC is taking part in a new federal initiative that aims to provide more internship opportunities and work experience to international students in Canada.
Mar. 13, 2024Toronto Star
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How women AMEs are busting stereotypes and changing the conversation There aren’t many women in the aircraft maintenance engineering (AME) field but for the ones that are, they’re breaking stereotypes and paving the way for more women to enter the trade. Becca Rosborough (AME ’15) praises her NSCC faculty and mentors for setting her up for success in this field.
Mar. 08, 2024Skies Magazine
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Video: Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes reflects on his hip-hop career Maestro Fresh Wes (Honorary Diploma ’17) reflects on his hip-hop career ahead of being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. This month, the first recipient of the Maestro Fresh Wes Scholarship at NSCC will be announced.
Mar. 05, 2024CBC News
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Video: World-class culinary skills Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management '23) and Akerley Campus Culinary faculty Garth Brown chat with CTV Morning Live about Olivia's upcoming WorldSkills cooking competition in France.
Mar. 04, 2024CTV Morning Live
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NSCC grad takes her culinary dreams to the global stage Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management '23) will compete in France in September for cooking at the WorldSkills competition.
Feb. 29, 2024Saltwire
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Developing Strategies for the Inclusion of Military-Connected Learners NSCC joins institutions across Canada to help enhance access to learning for military-connected learners seeking post-secondary education.
Feb. 27, 2024Education News Canada
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NSCC employees help create a support system for Black advisors NSCC advisors Deanna Mohamed and Barbara Roberts have brought together six post-secondary institutions to create the inaugural Black and African Canadian Student Advisor division of the AACUSS.
Feb. 26, 2024Education News Canada
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Maestro Fresh Wes becomes the first ever hip hop recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Maestro Fresh Wes (Honorary Diploma ‘17), known as the ‘Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop' will be the first rapper to receive Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts - the 2024 Governor-General's Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
Feb. 22, 2024The Globe and Mail
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Pilot Program to Educate More CCAs, More Quickly A new CCA program will be offered at NSCC in partnership with Shannex and the Employment Nova Scotia division of Labour, Skills and Immigration with new curriculum and a shorter program duration.
Feb. 15, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals The Province is making it easier to become certified in skilled trades with two new initiatives: funding more training seats for high demand trades at NSCC and waiving certification exam fees for trades professionals who are experienced but not registered apprentices.
Feb. 14, 2024Government of Nova Scotia
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Video: The road to culinary gold Global News visited Akerley Campus’ kitchen to catch up with Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ’23) and her coaches as she gets ready to represent Canada this fall in cooking at WorldSkills in Lyon, France.
Feb. 13, 2024Global News Morning
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How to buy and care for your knives Paul Thimot, program assistant in the Culinary Arts program at Kingstec Campus, shares tips on how to properly care for your knives, where to buy and what to look for in quality kitchen knives and tips and tricks for using them.
Feb. 02, 2024Saltwire
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Video: A sweet treat from NSCC CTV reporter Crystal Garrett joined Jean-Luc Doridam, Baking and Pastry Arts faculty in the Akerley Campus pastry kitchen, to learn from the Baking and Pastry Arts students how to make pavlovas, a meringue-based dessert.
Jan. 29, 2024CTV News Atlantic
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Pictou County NSCC student receives Livia Properties: Women in Trades award Vikki Freeman (NSCC student) received the Livia Properties: Women in Trades award for her hard work breaking gender barriers in the Automotive Service and Repair Technician program at Pictou Campus.
Jan. 24, 2024Saltwire
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Shelburne water project backed by Elliot Page is raising more funds to get flowing After four years of research and planning, a large abandoned well at Shelburne Campus will soon be home to a community well project.
Jan. 04, 2024CBC
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