When I started teaching at NOVA, the first module I was assigned was Materials and my first class was 20 International students, all from China. I had to adjust both my course content and course delivery immediately. Previously, having taught Materials numerous times at a variety of schools and colleges, it was typically a 45...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
The new students registered in the Interior Decorating and Visual Display program from January at the Nova Centre started off with great success! The majority of students came with the international cohorts, and of course needed to adapt to the environment and the course content. The class started out a bit slow, due to language...Read More
In this episode we visit Trades In Motion, as an attendance record of 4 189 students make their way during the 3rd edition of the interactive career fair. – Students came from over 76 schools in the region. – Four local school boards partnered together for this project – 29 interactive vocational kiosks had the...Read More
Come, See, Do and… Moo? (yes there was even a calf on-site) The Trades, literally, came alive in Chateauguay in early April as the the third edition of Trades in Motion took place under a giant tent in the parking lot of St.Willibrord school. This unprecedented event continues to grow, as this year four school...Read More
For all those young and old, and especially those who are “young at heart”, you’re invited to the next: TRADES IN MOTION / Open House: Wednesday, April 9th between 6:00-8:30 pm @ St. Willibrord School (300 McLeod street, Chateauguay). With over 25 interactive kiosks on-site, this unique event allows everyone (big and small) the opportunity to...Read More
On Thursday, February 20th , the welding department at NOVA had the pleasure of hosting three students from New Frontiers’ PASS program. The Providing Alternative Student Support Program (PASS) caters to specific students (Grades 7 – 11), helping them in their lifelong learning by making available, amongst other things, out of school vocational training experiences....Read More
When the Chinese New Year came upon us, the students of the Interior Decorating and Visual Display Program, took on the task of creating a décor for the reception area of our centre. It was thought at first that all materials could easily be bought in Montreal’s Chinatown. However, it was decided that the students...Read More
