In Horticulture and Garden Centre Operations this week we studied communication skills and teamwork. What do a marshmallow and 20 strands of dry spaghetti have to do with plants? It is all about teamwork and building the tallest free-standing structure in 18 minutes! Known as the “Spaghetti challenge” it promotes lots of laughter and healthy competition…...Read More
Belinda is one of our mature students who has a passion for caring for others. She took the Home Care Assistance program at the NOVA Career Centre to ensure she had the certification she needed to do the work she loves… helping others. Read More
Students in our Secretarial Studies program decided to join the “How to” video help segment world! With their expertise, our students will walk you through a range of different steps in order for you to : How to Import an excel table into Access… Be sure to check out our How to ‘playlist’ on YouTube...Read More
The Nova Career Centre’s Automobile Mechanics program is the Head of the Centre of Expertise Network (CEN) which means we are the first in the province to get access to the latest mainstream technologies in the automotive industry. With this equipment, we provide training for all automotive instructors who are part of the CEN....Read More
The Our House build was nearing completion and Habitat for Humanity was still looking for a family… they found one. We are proud to introduce you to Kim and Kevin’s family. This is HOME is where the HEART is. (‘Our House’ special presentation) Kim and Kevin walk us through their journey and share with us...Read More
A graduate from our Secretarial Studies program, Linda Boor’s determination and perseverance to find a career which would allow her to support her family steered her towards taking the Secretarial Studies program. That decision did not disappoint. She continues to use the resources that are available to better herself and now works at the NOVA Career Centre....Read More
During the Scaffolding, lifting and handling module of the Carpentry program at the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre (CVCEC), students were split into groups and were given a project to develop and share with other students with the provided equipment available at the centre. Using Ipads, groups had to do research on norms, codes, installation...Read More
Videoconference Visit with Santa Claus at HAECC The weeks leading up to Christmas are a very exciting time around our Centre. One of the highlights at this time of year for many participants in the Sunshine Class and Melissa’s Sunshine Camp is our annual videoconference visit with Santa. This year Santa visited us on December 5th....Read More
On Wednesday, November 22nd HAECC staff and students were invited to attend a presentation made by Alcoholics Anonymous Public Information Committee. The Alcoholics Anonymous program started in 1934 and to this day helps people overcome additions with their 12-step and prevention programs. Three members of the organization visited the centre and spent over an hour...Read More
