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Building Nova Scotia's marine trades
From crawling through huge ships to mastering pipe trades, Keighan shows how NSCC's hands-on training opens doors to in-demand marine careers in NS. Read his story

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Find current and archived news releases, stories on students and grads, media coverage, event listings and media contacts below.

Recent stories

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A future in skilled trades
Student Success Study at NSCC
Dekai wasn’t sure what to expect when he started at NSCC. With support and perseverance, he found his place in the trades and a career he can build a future on.
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Supported to succeed, connected through care
Student Success Study at NSCC
Reign came to NSCC looking for a fresh start and found a community that helped them thrive. Discover how support, connection and purpose shaped their journey into continuing care.
A power line technician trainee wearing a hard hat stands in front of a utility truck during hands-on training.
Training power line technicians in Cape Breton
Community Impact Student Success Study at NSCC
Power line technicians are essential to keeping communities running. See how NSCC is building a skilled workforce close to home.
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Media releases and statements

Investment from Irving Shipbuilding modernizes NSCC’s trade shops
Aug. 04, 2026 – Media Release

College sets tuition rates for 2026-27
Jun. 30, 2026 – Media Release

NSCC celebrates over 4,000 graduates across province
May. 28, 2026 – Media Release

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NSCC in the news

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Unlocking a 400-year-old mystery in a Nova Scotia marsh On a river in southwest Nova Scotia, an investigation by a historical sleuth is helping revive the search for the long-lost gristmill, a water-powered flour mill believed to be the oldest mill and one of the earliest industrial sites in North America. NSCC is supporting this search, producing a LiDAR map that's identified traces of dikes dating back to the 17th century.
Aug. 28, 2026CBC
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Cape Breton Partnership and NSCC launch Film Accelerator Program In partnership with NSCC, the Cape Breton Partnership launched the Film Accelerator Program, designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to work on professional film sets. The training will help strengthen the Island’s industry-readiness by equipping local residents with the skills needed to work on productions while helping address labour gaps in the region.
Aug. 26, 2026Cape Breton Partnership
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Events
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Construction updates
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Media inquiry

We can help coordinate background materials, source ideas and facilitate interviews with NSCC experts. If you have questions about NSCC initiatives at any of our 14 campuses and six community learning centres, a good first step is to contact:

Danielle MacDougall
Communications Advisor
902-430-7972

 

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