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…...Lire la suite

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...Lire la suite

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!Lire la suite

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...Lire la suite

Un groupe d'étudiants en dessin résidentiel et commercial est parti en excursion, en compagnie de l'enseignante Martine Beaulieu, pour visiter les Industries B&X à Valleyfield. L'idée derrière cette excursion était de permettre aux étudiants de voir de près comment les employés du domaine gèrent leurs tâches quotidiennes. Parmi les expertises dont les élèves ont été témoins, mentionnons la fabrication de...Lire la suite

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...Lire la suite

La semaine dernière, NOVA Auto a de nouveau visité le Salon international de l'automobile de Montréal. C'est quelque chose que le département fait depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne. Chaque année, tous les étudiants et le personnel du département d'automobile visitent le salon pour se renseigner sur les nouveaux modèles et les...Lire la suite

L'expression "métiers non traditionnels" est utilisée lorsque quelqu'un travaille ou étudie dans un environnement qui était historiquement destiné au sexe opposé. Enfin, jusqu'à présent. Ici, à NOVA, nous pensons que certains métiers sont de moins en moins "non traditionnels". Après avoir discuté avec ces cinq femmes d'exception, nous pensons même qu'il faut bannir cette expression...Lire la suite

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...Lire la suite

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...Lire la suite