Why NSCC?

NSCC has an excellent reputation for assisting students in their efforts to develop exciting careers.  Our graduates vave gone to become leaders in may fileds, including health sciences, digital multimedia, hospitality, business, cartography and the skilled trades.

Skills

Substantial growth is anticipated in many economies around the world in the next five years.  Many sectors are already in need of skilled workers who can meet their industry's changing needs.  Nova Scotia Community College is a student-centered learning environment where our experienced instructors will provide you with the theoretical and practical expertise that will help you reach your goals.

Success

According to NSCC’s Graduate Follow up Surveys, employment of NSCC graduates has increased by 15 per cent since 1996. Present data indicate that 88 per cent of NSCC graduates are employed.

96 per cent of NSCC graduates are satisfied with their NSCC experience.

Learning Outcomes

96 per cent of graduates are satisfied with their overall NSCC experience

88 per cent of graduates are employed

82 per cent of employed graduates are working in jobs related to their studies

29 per cent of graduates pursue further education in the year following their graduation

In 2002-2003, NSCC had 33,000 enrolments in Part-time Studies, Customized Training, Apprenticeship and Online Learning.

Sources: 2001 Graduate Follow-up Study, and NSCC Institutional Research

When You Succeed, We Succeed

There are 1,200 staff and faculty at NSCC, and our main job when we come to work every day is to help students succeed. We do this by putting students' interests first in every decision we make, and by providing:

Convenient Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

With 13 campuses and five Community Learning Centres, it’s likely there’s a campus near you, with a program to help you meet your goals. NSCC Online Learning delivers courses right to your desktop.

The Programs Industry Wants

At NSCC, we talk to government, industry and other major employers frequently, to determine their current and future skills needs, then redesign our programs to meet those needs.

So You Can Get the Job You Want

NSCC equips you with the skills to succeed in growing career fields like health sciences, digital multimedia, hospitality, business and the skilled trades. We track the success of our graduates to make sure we’re getting it right, and 88% of the class of 2003 are employed, most of them in jobs relating to their field of study.

Faculty With Real-World Experience

Our faculty come to us directly from industry, and maintain their connections with employers to keep their skills and knowledge fresh.

The Support You Deserve

Dedicated staff in our Centres for Student Success are there to help with personal problems, academic issues, career decisions, and just about everything else.

Hands-On Learning

NSCC programs combine theoretical learning with practical lab and workshop experience. We’re also big believers in work placement. It lets you gain valuable experience and develop your skills in local businesses, industry, government departments and non-profit organizations.