The students in the Social Integration/Options Class at HAECC watched the Quebec Provincial election debate process. The teachers had presented the platform of each party so that the students could make an informed decision for the past election. The teachers ordered a practice kit from Elections Quebec in order for the students to have a...Read More
The horticulture students planted 20 pounds of organic local garlic in our very own vegetable garden. It is easy to do if you are dressed warmly! After watering, we cleaned the last raised beds and said goodnight to the garden for another season-long winter sleep. Stay tuned for our upcoming beautiful winter plant sale coming up...Read More
With five groups of WELDING & FITTING operating both in the day and afternoon, it is hard for students and teachers from different groups to get to know one another. One great way to get people together is to feed them! The welding department had a free lunch for all students where they had a chance...Read More
Interview with SHANIA – student @ HAECC Q: What did you enjoy most about your first year at HAECC? A: I liked the work I did in class and how it prepared me for my stage. Q: Tell me about your stages. A: I worked at the food bank in Huntingdon called La Bouffe Additionelle....Read More
TOMATO time at HAECC! Our new students this year spend some time picking A LOT of organic tomatoes from our very own HAECC garden. These plants were started and maintained by last years’ group. An irrigation system and a biodegradable cover ensured minimum maintenance during the summer months. They were used in our Café next. Yum.Read More
Communication is vital to belonging and understanding. That is my philosophy behind the Computer Literacy for English Seniors course. Myself and assistant, Joshua Deschambault deliver this pilot project program at CVCEC and NOVA, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Montérégie West Community Network (MWCN), under the guidance of their executive director Pauline Wiedow, applied for the...Read More
“Ready or not, here they come!” These are our words to ‘industry’ as our latest graduates of the Secretarial Studies program head out to begin their careers! But, make no mistake, our students are ready!! Having successfully completed their program, and with their degree in hand, they are ready to face the challenges, the pressure of...Read More
Mental disorders account for a large proportion of the disease burden in young people in all societies. Most mental disorders begin during youth (12-24 years of age), although they are sometimes detected later in life. Poor mental health is strongly related to other health and development concerns in young people, notably lower educational achievements, substance abuse...Read More
We had an amazing lady come and visit our Hairdressing salon recently. As she wishes to remain anonymous, she came to have her hair shaved in support of a friend who is faced with Cancer. The students felt honoured to offer this service to a very brave lady.Read More
