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Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ‘23) competed at WorldSkills Lyon in September 2024, where she was awarded a Medallion for Excellence. Read about Olivia’s journey to WorldSkills
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Recent Alumni Stories
Plotting success, one mystery at a time
Mystery author Tom Ryan (Screen Arts ’01) turned a cross-country move into a bestselling writing career—drawing inspiration from Nova Scotia and crafting award-winning thrillers for readers of all ages.
Rooted in wellness: Alum builds natural brand
Instead of retiring, Cheryl Bishop (’20) pursued entrepreneurship, studying Business Admin and later some of NSCC’s continued learning offerings. Discover how the Start-up Accelerator Program helped her grow her business.
Destined to Rock
Loviet fell in love with music a child. Today, she is an award-winning artist, playing on stages across North America including headlining at NSCC’s Spark Creativity.
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Join NSCC's Private Tutor Community
Alumni can support NSCC student success by sharing their knowledge. Become a tutor, set your own rates, and help students through our Private Tutor Community.
Join your NSCC community at a Pride Parade
Join in Pride celebrations by marching with your NSCC community in a Pride Parade. NSCC is participating in multiple Pride parades across Nova Scotia this summer.
Work Term Contest
NSCC work term experiences start this month and we’re kicking it off with a giveaway! We want to hear from students and employers participating in the College’s work terms. Learn how to enter.
Alumni in the News
Cakes, cupcakes, and warm treats: Sassy Sweet Cups to open location in New Glasgow
For Stephanie Grant (CCA '11), owning a food business was always a dream. She fulfilled her dream on Dec. 1 when she got the keys to her storefront Sassy Sweet Cups in downtown New Glasgow.
Dec. 29, 2023SaltWire
Yarmouth County astronomer wins Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition
Tim Doucette (Scientific Computer Programming '93) of Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan, Yarmouth County, has won the top prize in this year’s Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition.
Dec. 16, 2023SaltWire
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires
As he stands near a Nova Scotia forest with soaring 150-year-old trees, Mike Lancaster (NERT '11) sees a natural, long-term solution to the threat wildfires pose to city dwellers.
Dec. 11, 2023CBC News
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