Again this year, a great event and a superb fall day! We have been blessed with great participation, succulent food, and all around fun! Kudos to parent commissioner Ray Ledoux and HSB principal Gary Tennant, as well as the staff and students of the NOVA Career Centre. And what about these cool shades!Read More
Probably the most impressive module in the Residential and Commercial Drafting program is the “Produce architectural plans for a single-family dwelling” module. The module consists, with the help of a computer, in actually “building” a plan for a single house. Students must, amongst other objectives, observe the National Building Code, use international and imperial systems...Read More
A new group of students just joined the hairdressing program at NOVA! There are different kinds of artistic talent. Some people can draw, others paint, still others do makeup… and then some do hair. Hairstyling is both an art and a science. Going to a hairdressing school is a great choice for those of you...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
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
