There is quite a buzz going on in the NOVA RV shop… Students and teachers are going back and forth from the welding shops to what was the Recreational Vehicle garage (what we call the RV shop).  The RV program was closed a year ago, but the setting is now being morphed in something new…...Read More

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

Once again this year, NOVA International students celebrated Chinese New Year, this time on February 19th, 2015. This is the year of the Goat!  Jagdeep Trehin (Spiritual Animator – NFSB)  and Emilie Bowles (NOVA – Resource teacher for native students) worked hard to make the celebration another great success!Read More

Here is a sneak peek on what our advanced group in the Interior Decorating program is doing in the Visual Display component. Last week, the students individually proposed their ideas for a fictional flower exhibition as part of their Competency 19 Special Events final project. Each student created a floral themed company and proposed sketches, a to-scale...Read More

A group of students in Residential and Commercial Drafting went out on a field trip, along with teacher Martine Beaulieu, to visit B&X Industries in Valleyfield. The idea behind the excursion was for the students to see first-hand how employees in the field manage their daily tasks. Some of the expertise the students witnessed included the manufacturing of...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

“Non traditional trades” is an expression used when someone works or studies in an environment which was historically targeted for the opposite gender. Well, until now.  Here at NOVA, we feel that some trades are less and less “non-traditional”.  After a chat with these five exceptional women, we even feel we should banish the expression...Read More

Have you walked in the hallways of NOVA, HAECC or CVCEC recently? If you have, then you’ve likely seen our ‘I Choose Me’ posters everywhere. If you haven’t been to our centres in awhile then you’re missing some honest insights and comments from our students about their own future. The students have graciously shared their...Read More

Again this year, the Chateauguay Raiders helped out their community by preparing Christmas baskets and gift bags for families and people in need. Coordinated by Erin Finnerty, and with the guiding light of Nick Iannuccitti and Judy Palmer, this year saw much more baskets delivered than last year.  Again, another well-orchestrated dance, with the help of tireless...Read More