NSCC students to take on tenth annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition

Nov. 20, 2024 – Media Release

Halifax, N.S. - This Friday, nearly 350 students from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) will gather for the tenth annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition. The province-wide competition invites students to develop innovative solutions to a pressing social issue, delivered to them by NSCC President, Don Bureaux.

The event kicks off with a video message, unveiling this year’s secret challenge question. Students organized into teams of three to five will then have 12 hours to develop and share their solutions with a 90-second explainer video.

“In the 10 years since Challenge Nova Scotia launched, students have consistently risen to the occasion with innovative, forward-thinking ideas,” says NSCC President Don Bureaux. “Each year, I’m inspired by our student’s entrepreneurial spirits and perspectives on challenges we face as a province.”

Following the event, the explainer videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges made up of NSCC’s industry and community partners. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Event: Challenge Nova Scotia
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 (8:30 am to 9 pm)
Location: At all NSCC campuses

About Nova Scotia Community College

NSCC is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory and traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and the British Crown first signed in 1726. The College is committed to building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation, transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time. NSCC offers more than 140 career-oriented programs throughout the province at our 14 campuses, including our online eCampus. Programs are offered through five academic schools – Access, Education and Language; Business and Creative Industries; Health and Human Services; Technology and Environment; and Trades and Transportation. These reflect Nova Scotia’s labour market needs and opportunities. An annual survey of NSCC graduates shows that 92% are employed one year after graduation, most in their field of study, with 93% of those employed living and working in Nova Scotia.

For more information

Katie Gordon, NSCC Communications Advisor
Katie.Gordon@nscc.ca, 902-220-5568