CHOOSING HIS PATH: A graduate of the Landscape Operations program in 2013, Fawad Ehssan was interviewed by the nfsb.me crew for the video clip ‘Fawad talks Landscaping at NFSB’. In the clip, Fawad discusses his recent arrival to Canada and how he was ‘looking for a path’. He chose to attend CVCEC and study Landscaping, as...Read More
Celebrating success… Twenty-three students from the Accounting & Secretarial sector celebrated the completion of their respective programs at a dinner held in their honour on Friday, October 10th. Their teachers, Centre Director, Assistant Centre Director, and invited guests joined in the celebration and festivities. Five of the graduates have found permanent positions in the workforce,...Read More
As a school we continue to promote a healthy lifestyle with our students. We have a fitness room that is shared with students, community and Cardio Active. It’s not unusual to see young elementary students using the HAECC gym as part of their sport and recreation program. We have recently included a spinning class that is...Read More
By Richard Priest General Manager, Priest Construction & Electricity Priest is my family name. It’s also the name of our construction business. We’re currently celebrating 50 years of loyal service to the communities in and around the Valley of Chateauguay and the island of Montreal. When we attached the Priest name to the business it...Read More
At HAECC we have just received 16 new trees which shall be planted soon by this year’s group. And although today was a windy day, they’ll soon be in the soil and over the next few years we’ll create a small HAECC arboretum. The greenhouse is also slowly filling up, now with some tomatoes and basil. The...Read More
Kaid Rahal – Graduate Construction Business Management 2013, Graduate Carpentry 2006 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! In four short months and with minimal costs, you can,graduate with an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Construction Business Management. Learn the skills to become your own boss before spring. Classes begin November 13th, 2014, Monday to Friday, 8:00-3:00 at the Chateauguay...Read More
Miss Darla and CPS team up September witnessed the grand opening of Miss Darla’s Preschool, based out of Centennial Park School. Families of 14 youngsters started with Miss Darla, as the tiny learners will work to be better prepared for their eventual transition into elementary schools in our region. NFSB is proud to be working...Read More
Our Trade it Forward (TIF) project is in full throttle and we’re seeing some amazing projects being shared through our TIF web portal. To make our TIF social change project even more exciting, we introduced the Great Golden Trade Object Search. In all, there are 4 golden trade objects to be discovered: a Trowel, a...Read More
Another school year is well underway at the Nova Career Centre, but there was also plenty of activity in the welding department during the summer with three ongoing DEP groups during the day time and another group at night. At the beginning of September, we started a 4th DEP Welding and Fitting group that started...Read More
I have been a cabinet maker running my own business for over 16 years. I have enjoyed the challenges and successes of working in the trade that I love. I was recently invited to share my skills, knowledge and passion with a group of students at the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre in Ormstown. I...Read More
