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Multi-year funding will create legacy bursary fund for future generations of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ learners

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ’s Student Union will contribute a quarter million dollars to the College’s fundraising campaign to transform New Brunswick’s workforce. The multi-year gift, totalling $250,000 over five years, will establish a Student Legacy Fund to provide bursary support to future ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ students and make funding available for priority projects, equipment, and technology that directly impact the student experience at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ.

The Student Union gift follows the successful launch of the $16 million Going Beyond campaign, which seeks to accelerate skills development, innovate educational delivery, and reach unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. At the launch event, held June 2 at the Trades Education Centre of ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ Saint John Campus, Campaign Chair Jim Irving issued a call for all ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ partners to support the fundraising drive. The Student Union is one of the first to respond to his call.

“As a Student Union, we wanted to create a meaningful legacy that would allow more people to enjoy the ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ experience and provide more access to skills training,” said Emi Kameishi, President of the ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ Student Union. “We’re proud to establish a gift that will enhance the learning experience for future generations.”

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ President and CEO Mary Butler was touched by the gift and the forward-facing vision behind it.

“All of us at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ are humbled by the generosity of this Student Union,” said Butler. “Their gift will have an impact on ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ learners long after the Going Beyond campaign is wrapped up. With these funds, tomorrow’s students will have access to financial assistance, the latest tools and technology, and equipment that enhances their ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ experience.”

In announcing the Student Union gift, Kameishi challenged ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ alumni and staff to step up and join the Going Beyond campaign. ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ alumni were quick to respond, launching an Alumni Appeal that will establish the ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ Alumni Legacy Fund, providing direct financial support to students through bursaries.

“Many of us remember the financial challenges we faced as students, and the incredible impact that a bursary had on our college experience,” said Melissa Graham, a 2014 graduate and one of four Alumni Chairs of the Going Beyond campaign. “Your gift can help ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ ‘go beyond’ with more bursaries for more deserving students than ever before.”

Details of a staff giving campaign are expected to be announced in the fall.

About ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ:

As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ welcomes 11,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. Supported by the campaign, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: .

 MEDIA CONTACT:

Tanya Greer, Lead, Strategic Communications, ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ

506.440.9105, tanya.greer@nbcc.ca

Photo caption: ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ President and CEO Mary Butler accepts a gift of $250,000 from Student Union treasurer Krista MacDonald for the Going Beyond campaign to transform New Brunswick's workforce.