Nova Scotia Community College

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery training workers for hydrogen-fueled operations

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 10, 2024
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Hamilton, Ont., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at Mohawk College, Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced the introduction of new microcredentials to prepare workers for the transition to hydrogen-fueled power for industrial processing.

Key Points: 
  • Hamilton, Ont., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at Mohawk College, Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced the introduction of new microcredentials to prepare workers for the transition to hydrogen-fueled power for industrial processing.
  • Understanding hydrogen technologies and processes will be essential as the demand for hydrogen continues to grow.
  • These microcredentials have been designed for professionals working in various industrial sectors, including manufacturing, energy, chemicals, transportation, and related fields.
  • The total training hours for the second microcredential, also available online, is 48 hours.

Minister of Transport announces new training opportunities to strengthen Canada's world-class marine sector

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Venerdì, Dicembre 15, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River, Northwest Territories.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
  • With the longest coastline in the world, Canada relies on qualified marine workers to ensure a safe, efficient, competitive, and sustainable marine sector.
  • The Marine Training Program has been highly successful at reducing barriers and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the marine industry.
  • Since the launch of the Oceans Protection Plan, and through the Marine Training Program, the Government of Canada has successfully reduced barriers and created opportunities for underrepresented groups in the marine industry.

CHARGE SOLAR AND LONGI EMPOWER EQUITY-DESERVING STUDENTS WITH BURSARY TOWARDS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM AT NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Martedì, Settembre 12, 2023
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HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Charge Solar together with solar module vendor LONGi , is proud to announce a transformative award agreement with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Charge Solar together with solar module vendor LONGi , is proud to announce a transformative award agreement with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).
  • The award aims to financially support eight deserving students enrolled in the Electrical Technician program at NSCC's Kingstec Campus .
  • "We, along with LONGi, are excited to partner with NSCC and empower students with the education and training to pursue successful careers in the solar industry," said Jeff MacAulay, CEO of Charge Solar.
  • This opportunity will empower them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the fast-growing solar sector.

Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding Announce Four (4) Scholarships Awarded to Young Women Entering Skilled Trades, Business, and Technology Programs at NSCC

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Mercoledì, Luglio 5, 2023
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.
  • Today, over 13% of our skilled trades workers are women.
  • “As a Techsploration student in 2012, I had role models who were tradeswomen with Irving Shipbuilding who ignited the spark in me to pursue a career in the skilled trades,” Henneberry explains.
  • In addition to the Pathways to Shipbuilding program through the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence and the National Shipbuilding Strategy, these scholarships only further their commitment to helping NSCC students and alumni thrive.” – Don Bureaux, President, NSCC
    For over twenty years, Techsploration has been offering scholarships to young women and non-binary youth entering post-secondary science, engineering, technology, and skilled trades programs.

The Government of Canada releases results of the first five years of the Oceans Protection Plan

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Lunedì, Novembre 7, 2022
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"Collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, coastal communities, scientists, and the marine industry has been the cornerstone of the Oceans Protection Plan.

Key Points: 
  • "Collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, coastal communities, scientists, and the marine industry has been the cornerstone of the Oceans Protection Plan.
  • Our work is not done, and I look forward to more results from the Oceans Protection Plan in the years to come."
  • Since 2016, the Government of Canada has dedicated $3.5 billion to the Oceans Protection Plan, making it the largest investment Canada has ever made to protect its coasts and waterways.
  • The Oceans Protection Plan is a whole-of-government effort, with responsibility shared across all partner departments including Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Canadian Coast Guard, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and Health Canada, with support from Public Services and Procurement Canada and Global Affairs Canada.

Province of Nova Scotia to pilot Technology Advantage Program with support from IBM educational model P-TECH

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2019
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HALIFAX, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ -The Province of Nova Scotia announced today a new pilot program that will help students get ready for careers in Nova Scotia's growing technology sector.

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  • HALIFAX, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ -The Province of Nova Scotia announced today a new pilot program that will help students get ready for careers in Nova Scotia's growing technology sector.
  • The province, IBM, and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are partnering to offer the Technology Advantage Program inspired by IBM's Pathways in Technology Early College High School, known as the P-TECH model.
  • "Creating opportunities for young people to see a future for themselves in Nova Scotia is an important priority for government," said Premier Stephen McNeil.
  • "This new and unique program will help address future labour market needs in our province's growing technology sector.

Minister Jordan celebrates completion of infrastructure project to improve facilities at Nova Scotia Community College

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Venerdì, Febbraio 8, 2019
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The province of Nova Scotia contributed $2.58 million and NSCC contributed $544,000 toward the $5.1-million project.

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  • The province of Nova Scotia contributed $2.58 million and NSCC contributed $544,000 toward the $5.1-million project.
  • Building state-of-the-art facilities, labs and modern learning spaces is essential for skills development and advancing innovative research.
  • "With 13 campuses in Nova Scotia, NSCC provides important access to educational opportunities in communities across the province.
  • These strategic investments help Nova Scotia build the skilled workforce we need to support good jobs and economic growth today and into the future."

Centennial College President and CEO Ann Buller to retire next spring

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Lunedì, Giugno 25, 2018
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TORONTO, June 25, 2018 /CNW/ -Ann Buller, Centennial College's president and CEO since 2004, is retiring from the college she first joined in 1989 as a recruitment officer making high school visits.

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  • TORONTO, June 25, 2018 /CNW/ -Ann Buller, Centennial College's president and CEO since 2004, is retiring from the college she first joined in 1989 as a recruitment officer making high school visits.
  • In 2016 the college opened Suzhou Centennial College near Shanghai, China, to help meet demand in the world's most populous nation.
  • In 2001, Buller left Centennial to become the Vice President Academic and Chief Learning Officer at Nova Scotia Community College.
  • When Ann Buller leaves Centennial College next March, she will have completed her third, five-year term as president and CEO.