New accreditation for NBCC learners
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)
recently reached an agreement with the Chartered Professionals
in Human Resources New Brunswick (CPHRNB) for accreditation
and a pathway to professional certification for graduates of
the Human Resources Management program. This will apply
not only going forward, but also to alumni of the program who
graduated within the last five years.
"This accreditation is consistent with our efforts to enhance and
expand learning opportunities for all New Brunswickers," said
Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of NBCC. "It is evidence
of our commitment to meet both the aspirations of our learners
and the demands of the labour market as we position the
College to welcome more learners."
Luscombe said the new agreement highlights the importance of
partnerships in NBCC's agenda for growth, as well as the strong
relationships NBCC is continuing to build with business and
industry across New Brunswick.
"CPHRNB is excited to welcome NBCC to our organization as we
both add value to prospective human resources professionals
in New Brunswick," said CPHRNB President Jason Scarbro. "This
agreement will ensure that the CPHRNB professional standards
are upheld as we strive to meet the need for this growing
segment of the employment market.
"This is our first accreditation agreement in post-secondary in
New Brunswick. NBCC has met our accreditation standards and
we are excited to develop a long-term relationship with their
organization as we both work to enhance the human resources
profession in our province.
"CPHRNB values academic rigour and high professional
standards. We are pleased that NBCC shares these values and
the awarding of our accreditation is a testament to this. We look
forward to a long relationship focused on working collaboratively
to develop human resource professionals for our province."
The accreditation means that graduates of NBCC's Human
Resources Management program will be recognized in their field as
possessing a professional standard of knowledge and proficiency. It
also opens pathways to professional certification for graduates.
The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources New Brunswick
was established in October 1996 to meet the needs of HR
professionals in our province for their growth and recognition.
The association's mandate includes attaining recognition as a
resource on employment issues, as well as promoting and gaining
acceptance of the Human Resources field for the distinct body
of knowledge it provides in business. Its purpose is to promote
and encourage members to develop and maintain a professional
standard of knowledge and proficiency in its occupational field.
With over 90 programs and six campuses across New Brunswick,
NBCC is a provincially-recognized post-secondary institution
known for producing skilled, knowledgeable college graduates.
NBCC offers students full-time concentrated study periods in
one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs. For more
information, visit: www.nbcc.ca.
