NSCC news
Name of new NSCC Campus announced
With the scheduled opening of the new build to succeed Marconi Campus now less than two years away, NSCC has announced the name of it's new facility. Read more about NSCC's new campus.Search stories and media releases
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Recent stories
Military veteran turns passion for technology into a new career
After a 21-year career in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Keith Cusson now has a career flying drones and using other cutting-edge technology he learned through NSCC's Remote Sensing program.
NSCC student manages setbacks to pursue healthcare career
Zena Jarvis began the Continuing Care program in 2015 and returned in 2022 to continue her studies in the program. She plans to graduate in 2024 and pursue her dream of a career caring for others.
From diamond geologist to web developer
Meet Joe Kidston, a diamond geologist turned web developer who came to NSCC to completely change his life.
Media releases and statements
Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Community
Sep. 20, 2023 – Statement
Boil Water Advisory for Marconi Campus and Cape Breton University
Sep. 19, 2023 – Media Release
College update - Flooding, Provincial State of Emergency
Jul. 23, 2023 – Statement
NSCC in the news
Profitual, Volta to Collaborate
Profitual and Volta, two local startups are partnering to use AI to help startups build better financials without the need for accounting experience. Profitual hired a coder from NSCC in 2022 to develop the platform and have since broke even and raised $1.2 million in funding last year.
Aug. 13, 2023Entrevestor
My friend, Larry
Larry Bergeron (retired Boulanger & Baking Arts/Small Business & Entrepreneurship faculty) continues to inspire others during his third career since retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces and NSCC – assisting veterans with PTSD and their families through connection with horses.
Aug. 06, 2023Saltscapes
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Media inquiry
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Katie Gordon
Communications Advisor
902-220-5568
Makayla Jodrey
Communications Associate
Susanne Orychock
Communications Advisor
902-229-3658