NSCC has partnered with EnPoint, Dalhousie University, and other post-secondary institutions across Nova Scotia to support initiatives that ensure international students are ready to work in Nova Scotia after graduation. BHER’s support will allow NSCC to create new opportunities for international students to connect and work with potential employers in a meaningful and impactful way through 600 scaffolded WIL experiences.
NSCC will offer pre-WIL training to prepare students for the International Student Showcase case competition and employer information sessions, which will allow students to put their skills and competencies into practice. Another WIL stream, Pathway to Stay, will take the form of bootcamps where students participate in interactive employer-led panels and activities to rehearse pitches, discuss professionalism, and practice their networking and presentation skills.
- Board of Directors:
Vice-Chair - Audit Risk Committee:
Committee Chair
Don Bureaux President, NSCC
Don Bureaux has been president of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) since 2011. Don’s commitment to adult education spans over two decades working with adult learners at colleges and universities as well as professional designation granting organizations across Canada and internationally. At NSCC, he works to bring the college’s vision – transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time – to life.
Before becoming president of NSCC, Don served as vice-president, academic and vice president, people and planning at the college, and has served in many academic leadership roles throughout his career. His work has allowed him to collaborate with educational leaders across North America, Europe and Asia in creating entrepreneurial learning environments that are connecting to communities and industries.
Don holds a certificate in Adult Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. Don is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant and holds an international designation as a Certified Business Counsellor through the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). He’s been granted his Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) designation by CPA Canada and his Fellow Certified General Accountant (FCGA) designation by CGA Canada. Don has been recognized as one of The Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine for five consecutive years (2015-2019) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Don serves on the boards of many not-for-profit organizations in Nova Scotia.
