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
After doing 10 months in the Introduction to Construction Trades course, which entailed learning the basics of welding, carpentry, electric and plumbing, I decided that the carpentry program would be the best fit for my skills. Already an accomplished carpenter and having excelled in the other trades offered by the ICT course, I had a...Read More
Who am I? What do I do? What did I study? Are three questions that I am asked on a regular basis. To be honest, I do not have a short answer. I wear a few different hats throughout the week. The hat I wear at CVCEC is that of a recreation technician, working with...Read More
We attended the Ormstown Fair as they were celebrating it’s 100 anniversary this year! We took a look around and also let families know that there is still time to apply to be one of the two families who’ll eventually get a brand new home. Have a great summer everybody and we’ll get you update with the...Read More
Valerie Liked helping others Wanted a challenge Enjoyed being part of a team Valerie graduated in Assistance in Health Care Facilities and is living the life she dreamed of. You could now have 2 diplomas (DEPs) in 9 nine months. This is the final opportunity to obtain a combined Home Care Assistance & Assistance in Health...Read More
John Liked building things Had an eye for detail Loved being outside In only nine months, John graduated from the Landscaping Operations program and is living the life he dreamed of. This tuition-free course is offered in Ormstown (CVCEC) and also Chateauguay (NOVA) this coming Fall. John O’Connell (Landscaping graduate)Read More
Did you have a Scottish bagpiper introduce you during your graduation ceremony? Well our students did :). In this episode we attend CVCEC’s Graduation Ceremony. We get a chance to speak to a few students and staff members who explain the pride and joy felt during this momentous event in one’s academic journey. Congratulations to...Read More
I have always been interested in Carpentry even at a very early age. As a kid, I used to go cut wood and was building my own furniture. One of my first jobs at the age of 16 was to build fences and decks. Later I switched to landscaping, no need to mention that physical...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
The Our House Project won the Partnership Award at the “TIPSA Celebrating Success Ceremony” last Thursday evening. TIPSA (Provincial Interlevel Table for the English Sector) holds an annual ceremony to celebrate several innovative vocational and technical programs from across the province. Below is the text from the event program: “The New Frontiers School Board (NFSB),...Read More
