My story begins in Lebanon, as a young man I chose to attend University in Mathematics all the while pursuing my entrepreneurial spirit by owning my own restaurant. Although I didn’t really follow my passion, I was successful and living life as most do, without questioning my true path. Fast forward to 2009, when life...Read More
Our Auto Mechanics students headed out on the road to the Montreal International Auto Show in order to get a look at the latest technology coming out in the automotive industry. Students had questions to review while touring the site to inspire class discussion upon their return. Take a look at our video recap from...Read More
This past week saw another visit to the Montreal International Auto Show for NOVA Auto. It’s something that the department has been doing for as long as I can remember. Every year, all the students and staff of the Auto department visit the show to learn about new models and features that they will be...Read More
This is what’s going on in NOVA Auto! November 28th saw the largest crowd of automotive instructors ever to attend one of our bi- annual GM Training Seminars. Thirty six instructors from four different school boards gathered in our shop to learn from Algonquin College’s Lead GM ASEP Instructor Randy Scott. The topic of the...Read More
This is our first HOW TO video! We shall showcase different segments of “How to…” over the next year with experts from our vocational programs. In this first segment, Derek Stacey, a teacher from our Auto Mechanics department will explain the proper technique to change a tire and we’ll give you a few helpful hints...Read More
What’s going on in NOVA Auto? Glad you asked! Lots! With five day classes running, NOVA’s Auto shop is almost always busy. At any given time you may find students perfecting their skills with basic hand tools, such as hand files, drills, taps, and dies for Module 5 “Shop Work”. Or they may be learning...Read More
Module 20 of the Automotive Mechanics program is “Repairing Active and Passive Safety Systems”, sounds exciting doesn’t it… Don’t let the name fool you, actually it is! This is the part of the course where our students learn about Antilock Brakes systems, Traction Control systems, Vehicle Anti-theft/Immobilizer systems, and Supplemental Inflatable restraint systems (Airbags). Most...Read More
We’ve spent the last year thinking about who we are. As you interact with us going forward you’ll likely see our new NFSB Continuing Education logo, or maybe a new banner or ad. What we hope you’ll see is us honouring our current and future students who find the courage to overcome obstacles, defy expectation,...Read More
We had an amazing evening with all the 2014 Graduates! It was an emotional event, with great co-hosts Normand Touchette and Sue O’Sullivan, a compelling guest speaker in Linda Boor, an emotional presentation from Maria Gudzio (on her last grad…) and great, smiling, proud students! Kudos to Patricia Donohue and the entire team who prepared...Read More
Video interviews with vocational teachers from across the province who explain their journey from being a student getting their DEP (diplôme d’études professionnelles), working in their respective fields for a few years, becoming teachers in a vocational centre and then returning to university to get their teaching degree. The dedication, passion and enthusiasm these professionals...Read More
