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Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ‘23) competed at WorldSkills Lyon in September 2024, where she was awarded a Medallion for Excellence. Read about Olivia’s journey to WorldSkills
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Growing food and community support
David Jarvis (Boulanger & Baking Art ’18) made it his mission to address Lunenburg’s food insecurity, from collecting food donations and teaching others how to grow food to starting a community pantry and later a charity.
Breaking barriers, building spaces for belonging
As a person who lives with multiple disabilities, Jennifer Barnable PR ’03) has used her NSCC education to build a career of over 20 years in communications and later inclusion advocacy. She is our 2024 Transformational Change Award recipient.
Serial Entrepreneur Empowers Others
Tia Upshaw (Adult Learning Program ’06) is a serial entrepreneur, author, podcast host, mentor, advocate for women's empowerment and our 2024 Entrepreneur Award recipient.
Alumni News and Updates
NSCC Accessibility Advisory Committee – Applications Open
Help improve the economic and social prosperity for persons with disabilities at NSCC. Students and alumni are important to this transformative work. Apply to join our Accessibility Advisory Committee by December 6, 2024.
Join your NSCC community at a Pride Parade
Join in Pride celebrations by marching with your NSCC community in a Pride Parade. NSCC is participating in multiple Pride parades across Nova Scotia this summer.
Ask a Black Entrepreneur Panel 2024: Resources
The fourth annual Ask a Black Entrepreneur Panel event shares personal experiences and knowledge from successful, Black alumni entrepreneurs. Explore the helpful sources for Black entrepreneurs referenced in the event.
Alumni in the News
Cakes, cupcakes, and warm treats: Sassy Sweet Cups to open location in New Glasgow
For Stephanie Grant (CCA '11), owning a food business was always a dream. She fulfilled her dream on Dec. 1 when she got the keys to her storefront Sassy Sweet Cups in downtown New Glasgow.
Dec. 29, 2023SaltWire
Yarmouth County astronomer wins Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition
Tim Doucette (Scientific Computer Programming '93) of Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan, Yarmouth County, has won the top prize in this year’s Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition.
Dec. 16, 2023SaltWire
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires
As he stands near a Nova Scotia forest with soaring 150-year-old trees, Mike Lancaster (NERT '11) sees a natural, long-term solution to the threat wildfires pose to city dwellers.
Dec. 11, 2023CBC News
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