We had a day full of joy, a few tears, happiness and pride. Along with Habitat pour l’humanité Québec, the municipality of Ormstown, Écohabitation, our countless other partners, teachers, staff, students and volunteers – this morning we took part in the ‘Key Ceremony’ and officially handed over the keys to Stacey and her son Chase. Thank you to...Read More
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – (Margaret Mead) Would you : raise at least $500, take a day off of work, do some free construction work (which is also a new experience for you) on the home of a complete...Read More
Ian Davies, is an underwater welder… yes, you read that correctly… Ian welds under the water! He absolutely loves it. Having been trained in the Welding and Fitting program at the NOVA Career Centre, he then went to commercial dive school and is now working whenever he wants because of the high demand of his...Read More
Our Quebec team had the opportunity to experience 10-days in San Jose de Ocoa (Dominican Republic) along with 8 NFSB students (5 students in Health, Assistance & Nursing / 3 students in Home Care Assistance), in addition 3 teachers from Georgian College came with us. Our students had the chance to apply for this experience...Read More
What is the Options Class all about @ HAECC? The SVIS program (sociovocational integration services) helps students better prepare for the workforce, improve their time management skills, learn about financial budgeting and strategies for living autonomously.Read More
Computerized manikins as a training tool, is very engaging for students to gain realistic simulation experiences to better prepare for the workforce. Our health care teachers and Centre Director from CVCEC received a grant to visit Yukon College to learn more about the effectiveness of using simulation experiences in health education. Read More
Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life! Ask Jeff McKeller about his job as a welder and you’ll know he lives that exact life! Jeff owns McKeller Metalworks and as a Welding Alumni from the NOVA Career Centre, we are ecstatic to give him an opportunity to tell you his...Read More
We are proud to share a creative partnership, between the New Frontiers School Board and the Riverside School Board showcasing the story of educators who have enabled students to flourish in Automobile Mechanics studies. Teachers Pierre Beaucage & Derek Stacey were honoured with an AWARD for Innovative Teaching Practices for their work. The award was...Read More
John Hodges, carpentry teacher at CVCEC, was awarded a Certificate of Recognition at this year’s Gala Reconnaissance du Haut-Saint-Laurent. Community has always been a big part of John’s teaching inside and outside the classroom. John has helped build book houses for each municipality in the Haut-Saint-Laurent and he is part of the Habitat for Humanity...Read More
The Adult Education Athletics Association (AEAA) held its third sporting event for vocational and adult education students. Teams played in a softball and basketball tournament competing against Centres from local school board in a fun day in the sun. The NOVA Career Centre, CVCEC, ACCESS from Riverside and First Nations Regional Adult Education Centre submitted teams...Read More
