North Country Career Center

08/27/2026

The SkillsUSA annual 'Drop & Shop' is fast approaching! This is a great event that NCCC students organize and run to benefit our community.

DROP DAY Friday, OCT 2:
WHAT TO DROP - Gently used, clean clothing (no undergarments or footwear)

WHEN TO DROP - Drop off will begin no earlier than 8:30 am - 6 pm, Friday Oct 2nd at the student drop off in the NCUHS parking lot (north end of the campus at 209 Veterans Avenue, Newport)

SHOP DAY Saturday, OCT 3:
All community members are welcome to 'shop' from 8 am - 1 pm.

For more information please contact SkillsUSA Advisors;
Daniele Jaminet, [email protected], 802.334.7921 x 3345
John Hastings, [email protected], 802.334.7921 x 3373

08/26/2026

Today NCCC welcomed the incoming 9th grade students to our Pre-Tech Foundation (PTF) introductory classes. Check out the amazing new mural in Frank Carbonneau's classroom - 11th grade student artist Ella Cunningham has created a mural that celebrates the art, skill and craftsmanship of Mr. Carbonneau's Woodworking, Construction, Metal Working and Wiring & Plumbing PTF classes. Her work reflects the precision, problem solving, and pride in designing and building across the many pathways of the skilled trades.

NCCC hosts hundreds of students each semester in eleven introductory classes (Animal Science, Environmental Conservation, Culinary Arts, Career Pathways, Prototyping and Technology, Game Design and Coding, and Engineering with CAD in addition to the aforementioned four skilled trades classes).

Thank you Ella for the inspiration and welcome to the Class of 2030!

08/07/2026

60 Union Street Update: This summer, North Country Career Center, Newport Downtown Development and the Vermont Community Loan Fund joined forces to provide five local CTE students 126 hours of on-the-job paid experience.

Jeremy Broe, NCCC Building Trades Instructor led the crew of Elijah Baker, Eoin Comes, Ryan Farrand, Hailey Foreman and Jeremy Glodgett in assembling 3 stories of scaffolding in finishing the roof, preparing the interior for a new floor plan and heating system, and prepping door & window frames - fantastic progress!

Students sharpened their communication skills, conquered a steep roofing job, leveled up the building and through weather challenges and the ever changing landscape of a complete remodel, kept moving forward.

It’s amazing to see what happens when our community invests in the next generation of tradespeople. Way to go, crew! 👏🎉

Newport Downtown Development

Vermont Community Loan Fund

07/24/2026

07/07/2026

PCB contamination is an issue affecting a number of older school buildings across Vermont.

After elevated PCB levels were discovered at Burlington High School in 2020, the state began requiring testing in schools built or renovated prior to 1980. As testing has continued, more than 15 Vermont schools have been identified with elevated PCB levels in building materials or indoor air.

At NCUHS, PCB contamination is associated with fire caulking used around windows and ductwork prior to 1980. Over time, contamination has spread to ventilation systems.

We have needed to limit the use of some educational spaces with identified and remediated PCBs. Reuse of the buildings would tie the school district to annual testing costs in perpetuity.

Learn more about this issue and other facility needs at NCUHS and NCCC by visiting https://www.northcountryfuture.org.

06/25/2026

Last week, NCUHS and NCCC welcomed area lawmakers for a tour of the campus to highlight the ongoing impact of PCB contamination, the progress made through remediation work, and the broader infrastructure needs facing our school community.
https://www.wcax.com/2026/06/17/north-country-union-high-school-tour-highlights-pcb-infrastructure-concerns/
We appreciate the continued attention, partnership, and community awareness surrounding these critical conversations.

Leaders at North Country Union High School invited area lawmakers to tour the Newport campus this week, highlighting ongoing challenges after the school was forced out of its building in 2024 due to elevated levels of PCBs-- and broader concerns about an aging facility.

06/17/2026

NCCC presents our graduating students who have the honor of receiving recognition for their excellence. These financial awards have been established in memoriam of former students - Chris Champigny and Shawn Smith; and Pret Marsh, a beloved faculty member. In addition there are program awards.

This continuous loop of paying it forward speaks to the strength of our community, the value of Career & Technical Education and promising futures. NCCC is immensely grateful for the support from families and community members who provide financial assistance and continue these legacies.

Without further ado please join NCCC in congratulating:
The Chris Champigny Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Brewer and McKayla Lewis
The Shawn Smith Memorial Scholarship: Kasen Goulet, Paisley Rivers and Trey Patten
The Pret Marsh Memorial Scholarship: Hilza Chun Agustin
The Computer Programming & Game Design Award: Grant Owen

06/10/2026

It is a great pleasure and privilege to announce that Laurie Jacobs, Cosmetology Instructor, is NCCC's 'Teacher of the Year'. Laurie was nominated by her peers for her outstanding contributions to the NCCC learning community. She is a true professional in holding not only her students, but herself to the practice of excellence across the dimensions of technical skills, industry standards, business acumen, and the all important communication and confidentiality components.

One of her greatest accomplishments is that the Cosmetology Program is not just a complete experience for students during their secondary years - four years ago under her leadership and guidance, the Program was accredited as a licensed Cosmetology School in Vermont. Students who meet all the program and examination standards, and following graduation, now leave high school with a Vermont Cosmetology License. Twenty-seven students have completed the program in the last four years as fully licensed Cosmetologists. BTW this is a 100% success rate....

NCCC students and staff extend their heartfelt congratulations to Laurie who has been a respected colleague, a beloved teacher and a wellspring of energy and productivity. Her work speaks for itself.

06/08/2026

Please join our livestream of the NCCC Completers Celebration at 6:30 pm on Tuesday June 6, 2026 if you can't join us in person!
https://www.youtube.com/

06/04/2026

It's been quite the year for the Building Trades East Main/Union Street house project. The house was moved onto a new foundation in Summer 2025 adding an efficiency apartment on the lower level, an expanded entry was added to the first floor of the main house, and after significant work on raising and leveling the bowed ribs of the roof, a new roof is being installed. Students have been trained in OSHA compliant harness safety for roof installation. The weather is finally cooperating and Jeremy Broe, Program Instructor and his crew: Trent Bosley, Logan Ellis, Ryan Farrand, Tucker Gauvin, Jacob Marquis, Cameron Pray, and Cotter Stevens have made serious progress.

Thanks to our partners; Newport City Downtown Development and the Vermont Community Loan Fund for supporting this innovative project.