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
Attorney Jamie Benizri spoke to the Starting a Business class at College Mac on June 4, 2014. Since 2011, Legal Logik, a Montreal-based provider of high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses in the private, public and non-profit sectors has taken a non-traditional approach to delivering and charging for traditional legal services. Mr. Benizri spoke to...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
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
What happens when we ask one of our students to participate in a provincial Vocational Olympiad? Stuff that makes a great story! When Erma Robidoux, Secretarial Studies teacher/coordinator asked Jennifer Durand to step up to the plate, here is what happened, in her own words! “This experience has been one of the hardest and most...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
A wonderful awareness event was held recently at Howard S. Billings High School in collaboration with NOVA and the NFSB Board Office. Under the guidance of HSB’s Stacee Hutchings, with help from Jagdeep Trehin (Spiritual Animator), NOVA teachers and students, several NOVA students showcased their great culture and traditions. Multiple kiosks were made available for...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
Understand the core concepts of the LEED* rating system and prepare for your LEED* accreditation LEED* is the most comprehensive of all building certification programs, promoting compact design, housing density, the use of sustainable materials, high performance building envelopes, healthy interior air quality, waste management and access to public transportation and existing infrastructure. LEED* is...Read More
